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Arab Times
15-05-2025
- Business
- Arab Times
Pakistan, Kuwait discuss trade, plethora of items in BPC talks
KUWAIT CITY, May 15: The 4th round of Pakistan-Kuwait Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) was held on May 14, 2025 in Kuwait. Mr. Shehryar Akbar Khan, Additional Foreign Secretary, (Middle East) led the Pakistan delegation, while the Kuwaiti side was headed by Mr. Sameeh Essa Johar Hayat, Assistant Foreign Minister (Asia Affairs). The two sides reviewed the entire spectrum of the bilateral relations, including trade, investment, human resource collaboration, consular and people-to-people contact,s to further enhance bilateral cooperation. Both sides also exchanged views on regional and international issues and reaffirmed their commitment to continued cooperation and consultation. While expressing satisfaction over the upward trajectory in bilateral relations and the momentum of high-level interactions and exchanges, both sides agreed to further deepen engagement in diverse areas of mutual interest. The next round of Pakistan-Kuwait Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) will take place in Islamabad on mutually agreed-upon dates.
Arab News
15-05-2025
- Business
- Arab News
Pakistan and Kuwait review trade, investment cooperation during bilateral consultations
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani and Kuwaiti officials reviewed their countries' cooperation in trade, investment, human resource collaboration and other economic spheres, the Pakistani foreign ministry said on Wednesday, as the two sides held their bilateral political consultations. Pakistan and Kuwait held the fourth round of their Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) in Kuwait on Wednesday. The Kuwaiti delegation was led by Sameeh Essa Johar Hayat, the Gulf country's assistant foreign minister (Asia Affairs) while Additional Foreign Secretary (Middle East) Shehryar Akbar Khan led the Pakistani side. 'The two sides reviewed the entire spectrum of bilateral relations including trade, investment, human resource collaboration, consular and people-to-people contacts with a view to further enhance bilateral cooperation,' the statement said on Wednesday. It added that the two delegations also exchanged views on regional and international issues, and reaffirmed their commitment to continued cooperation and consultation. 'While expressing satisfaction over the upward trajectory in bilateral relations and the momentum of high-level interactions and exchanges, both sides agreed to further deepen engagement in diverse areas of mutual interest,' the Pakistani foreign ministry said. It said that the next round of the BPC between the two sides will take place in Islamabad on mutually agreed dates. Since narrowly escaping a default in 2023, Pakistan has eyed increasing foreign trade and investment with regional allies, especially Gulf countries. Islamabad formed the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), a hybrid civil-military government body, tasked with attracting international investment in key economic sectors such as tourism, agriculture, livestock, mines and minerals and others.
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.
