Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif would pay a two-day visit to the United Arab Emirates from February 10 to 11 to participate in the World Governments Summit in Dubai at the invitation of UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

“The summit will bring together a large number of Heads of State/Government, global policymakers, and leading private sector figures to discuss the future of governance, innovation and international cooperation,” Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan said in a press statement on Sunday.

It would mark PM Shehbaz’s second visit to the Emirate since assuming office in March 2024.

He would be accompanied by a delegation including Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and other members of the cabinet.

The premier would deliver a keynote address at the WGS, highlighting “Pakistan’s vision for inclusive economic growth, digital transformation and governance reforms.”

He would also hold bilateral meetings with the UAE leadership as well as engage with heads of state/government from participating countries and leading CEOs of major multinational companies.

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“Pakistan and the UAE share a deep-rooted brotherly relationship built on mutual trust, understanding and a longstanding mutually beneficial cooperation. The UAE remains one of Pakistan’s key economic and strategic partners, with strong collaboration across multiple sectors,” the spokesperson said.

Pakistani diaspora in the UAE, which is the second largest Pakistani expatriate community worldwide, has played a “pivotal role” in the development and success of both countries.

“The Prime Minister’s visit underscores Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to further strengthening its ties with the UAE, fostering greater economic collaboration and exploring new avenues of partnership for mutual prosperity,” it added.