ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday lauded the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for transforming itself into a developed nation through modern governance practices, saying Pakistan was keen to learn from its experience.
Speaking during a meeting with Abdulla Nasser Lootah, UAE’s Deputy Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Competitiveness and Knowledge Exchange, PM Sharif said Pakistan was implementing several reforms aimed at improving governance and public administration.
According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, Lootah led a high-level UAE delegation that included UAE Ambassador Hamad Obaid Al Zaabi, as well as senior officials Abdullah Al Balouki and Ibrahim Al Ali from the Government Knowledge Exchange Office.
PM Sharif noted Pakistan’s recent efforts towards digitisation, a shift to a paperless economy, and the implementation of a faceless customs system as part of ongoing reforms. He said Islamabad was particularly interested in adopting UAE’s model for good governance and data-driven decision-making.
Reflecting on his recent visit to Abu Dhabi, the prime minister described his meeting with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as very fruitful. He also acknowledged the UAE’s role in de-escalating tensions during past conflicts between Pakistan and India.
For his part, Lootah reaffirmed the UAE’s strong ties with Pakistan and lauded the contribution of the Pakistani diaspora to the Emirates’ development. He expressed the UAE’s willingness to share its knowledge and governance expertise with Pakistan.
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