ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salim Al-Zaabi, called on the Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Miftah Ismail here at the Finance Division on Tuesday.

The Finance Minister shared that Pakistan and UAE share long-standing bilateral ties in various areas including energy, refinery, petroleum and trade. He also highlighted that present government is focusing on various other avenues of mutual interest so that the existing bilateral relations could be extended to a new level.

The Finance Minister apprised the UAE’s Ambassador about the potential investment areas where UAE can invest and also assured the Ambassador of UAE of greater facilitation and support. The Ambassador also showed a keen interest in enhancing and strengthening the bilateral relation between both countries especially on economic fronts. The Finance Minister shared welcoming sentiments for pursuing new investments in Pakistan and assured the UAE’s Ambassador of full support and cooperation by the present government.