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Sharjah 24
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Sharjah 24
UAE, Australia hold 10th session of joint consular committee
Celebrating 50 years of diplomatic ties The meeting coincided with the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations and followed recent high-level visits, including His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan's official trip to Australia in November 2024 and the visit of Australia's Governor-General to the UAE. High-level delegations lead discussions The UAE delegation was headed by Faisal Eissa Lutfi, Assistant Undersecretary for Consular Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. On the Australian side, the delegation was led by Ciara Spencer, First Assistant Secretary of the Security Division at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. At the opening of the session, Lutfi conveyed greetings and well wishes from His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, expressing hopes for a productive and successful dialogue. Focus on enhancing consular services The session addressed a range of topics of mutual interest, including the exchange of expertise in consular services and collaborative efforts to improve and develop joint consular procedures. Both sides emphasized the importance of providing efficient, citizen-focused services. Strengthening strategic partnership Officials from various UAE and Australian government bodies participated in the meeting, including representatives from the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security, and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. The session concluded with both nations reaffirming their dedication to advancing strategic cooperation in consular affairs and strengthening the broader partnership between the UAE and Australia.
Business Recorder
30-04-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
Pakistan-UAE JCC session held: Welfare of Pakistani nationals in UAE discussed
ISLAMABAD: The second session of the Pakistan-UAE Joint Consular Committee (JCC) was held Tuesday here at Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The meeting was co-chaired by Additional Foreign Secretary (Middle East), Shehryar Akbar Khan and Assistant Undersecretary for Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, Faisal Eissa Lutfi. The two sides held comprehensive discussions on a range of consular matters of mutual interest. Key issues included the welfare of Pakistani nationals residing in the UAE, facilitation of visa processes, labour rights and enhanced cooperation in migration management. Both sides expressed satisfaction at the existing level of consular collaboration and highly praised the effectiveness of institutional mechanism to ensure timely and effective resolution of consular issues. Recalling the upward trajectory of Pakistan-UAE relations, reinforced by the recent high level visits of Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on 27 February 2025 and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the UAE, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on 20-21 April 2025 to Pakistan, the Additional Foreign Secretary (Middle East) appreciated the UAE Government's continued support for the Pakistani community, which serves as a strong bridge of friendship between the two countries. He emphasized Pakistan's commitment to further deepening people-to-people exchanges with the UAE and highlighted the importance of sustained dialogue on consular affairs. Both sides reaffirmed their resolve to continue close engagement through regular meetings of the JCC, with a view to enhancing mutual cooperation and ensuring the welfare of their respective nationals. The meeting was held In a cordial and constructive atmosphere, reflecting the spirit of brotherhood and the strong historical ties between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Al Etihad
29-04-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
UAE, Pakistan convene second session of their Joint Consular Committee
29 Apr 2025 23:57 ISLAMABAD (WAM) The United Arab Emirates and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan convened the second session of the Joint Consular Committee in Islamabad to explore avenues for enhancing cooperation across various consular fields, with the aim of safeguarding and advancing the interests of the peoples of both meeting was co-chaired by Faisal Eissa Lutfi, Assistant Undersecretary for Consular Affairs at the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Shehryar Akbar Khan, Additional Foreign Secretary for the Middle East at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of during the session focused on a range of consular matters, follow-up mechanisms, and initiatives to strengthen joint consular sides emphasised the importance of delivering exceptional consular services that are citizen-centric and responsive to the evolving needs and aspirations of the UAE and Pakistani his remarks, Faisal Lutfi underscored that the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, and Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, reflects the UAE's steadfast commitment to advancing bilateral relations. He noted that this aligns with the directives of the UAE's wise leadership, which attaches paramount importance to strengthening ties of friendship and strategic cooperation with brotherly and friendly nations, and expanding collaboration across a broad range of further stated that the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding marks a significant milestone in the development of consular relations between the two establishment of the Consular Committee is intended to elevate the efficiency, quality, and inclusivity of consular services, thereby contributing to the protection of citizens' interests, supporting sustainable development goals, and fostering greater prosperity for both nations. He reaffirmed that the UAE-Pakistan relationship is anchored in a long-standing history of mutual respect and shared interests, which has enabled the two countries to develop a strategic partnership spanning political, economic, social, and consular spheres.
