Pakistan’s foreign minister lands in Dubai for 2-day visit

Jamil Khan, Senior Reporter

Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Thursday landed in Dubai for a two-day official visit during which he will hold discussions with the UAE leadership on all areas of mutual interest.  

Qureshi was received by Pakistan's Consul General in Dubai and Northern Emirates, Ahmed Amjad Ali, along with senior officials from the Pakistan embassy and UAE foreign ministry, at Dubai International Airport.

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Qureshi will meet the high leadership of the UAE during his two-day visit.

These meetings will discuss various matters of mutual interest, including the promotion of trade and economic cooperation between Pakistan and the UAE.

Shah Mehmood Qureshi and Ahmed Amjad Ali (R) during their meeting in Dubai.

Earlier, a press meet with Pakistani journalists working in the UAE was scheduled for Thursday afternoon but had to be postponed due to the minister’s busy schedule. 

The welfare of Pakistanis abroad is one of the top priorities of the Pakistan government led by Prime Minister Imran Khan.  Qureshi will meet the Pakistani community based in the UAE on different platforms.

This visit of the minister is a continuation of promoting high-level connections with Muslim countries.