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UAE Foreign Minister meets Aziz
Published in Saudi Press Agency on 12 - 06 - 2007

UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has met Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz and discussed bilateral, regional and international issues, says an official statement.
Aziz told him that Pakistan, situated at the confluence of three important regions of Asia, is using its unique geo-strategic location to promote economic cooperation and acting as an anchor of peace and stability in the region.
The Prime Minister said Pakistan values its relations with UAE and is keen to further expand cooperation in all fields, especially in economic, commercial, investment, manpower, energy and defence sectors.
He appreciated the continued interest of UAE investors in Pakistan and said Gwadar Port provides another opportunity to the UAE investors.
Aziz said volume of trade between the two countries is encouraging but still there is need to expand it further.
He emphasized the need to expedite Free Trade Agreement between Pakistan and GCC. He said that the attractive demographics of Pakistan have created growing economic opportunities.
The Prime Minister appreciated the tremendous wisdom and intellect of Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan and said his vision contributed to the development of UAE as well as in building close ties between Pakistan and UAE.
Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan said the people and government of UAE consider Pakistan their second home and want to see development and prosperity in Pakistan.
We consider well being of Pakistan as part of our own well being.
He said UAE holds the leadership of Pakistan in high esteem. He appreciated that relations between the two countries were growing rapidly.
The Prime Minister said that with India Pakistan is committed to the process of composite dialogue for the resolution of all outstanding disputes.
He said early resolution of the Kashmir issue in line with the wishes and aspirations of the people of Kashmir will ensure sustainable peace in the region and help South Asia leverage its true potential.
A just resolution of the Kashmir issue in line with the wishes of the people of Kashmir will change the destiny of one billion people of South Asia.
Aziz said the peace process is moving forward and some progress has been made on the confidence building measures.


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