Pakistan, UAE eye enhanced media collaboration to promote mutual understanding
Pakistan and the UAE enjoy cordial ties rooted in shared religion and culture. The two nations enjoy cooperation in defense, economic, trade, commerce, tourism and several other sectors of the economy.
Pakistan's Ambassador to the UAE Faisal Niaz Tirmizi met Mohammed Saeed Al Shehhi, the UAE Media Council's secretary-general, in Dubai on Monday. Tirmizi underscored brotherly ties between the two states, highlighting the Pakistani expatriate community's significant role in the UAE's development, the Pakistan embassy in Abu Dhabi said.
'The meeting focused on exploring avenues for collaboration in the media sector, aimed at promoting mutual understanding and positive narratives between the two nations,' the embassy said.
Al Shehhi reaffirmed the UAE Media Council's commitment to strengthening cooperation with Pakistan, the embassy said. He acknowledged Islamabad's rich cultural heritage, natural beauty and tourism potential, particularly in its northern regions, it added.
The development takes place as a senior Pakistani government delegation is in Dubai to participate in a two-day experience exchange program, aiming to learn from the UAE's governance and public sector innovation models.
The program, running from July 8–9, includes sessions with various UAE ministries and authorities and focuses on innovative approaches to public service delivery, competitiveness, and institutional reform.
The UAE is an important ally for Pakistan, given it is the South Asian nation's third-largest trading partner after China and the United States. It is also considered a critical market due to its geographic proximity and logistical advantages to Pakistan.
The Gulf state is also Pakistan's second-largest source of foreign remittances, after Saudi Arabia, with over 1.8 million Pakistani expatriates living and working there.
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