Waheed Ahmad (Former Ambassador): Visit of UAE’s Deputy Prime Minister, Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyanto Pakistan is crucial in the wake of ongoing spree of terrorist attacks by the banned outfits in Pakistan. Moreover, the visit will further augment to the warmth of friendship between both the countries Pakistan and UAE. Both the countries have a number of similarities of views on a number of regional and global issues and this visit will provide an opportunity to the both dies to discuss various issues in detail. It will also boost the economic cooperation and enhance the bilateral trade tune. It will also be helpful in convincing UAE investors to invest in Pakistan. 

Dr Usman Chohan (Economist): Bilateral ties are getting immense growth. Pakistani diaspora is playing key role in UAE,s development. Deputy Prime Minister, Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan is here to reinforce agenda of bilateral development through cooperation. We have highlighted several areas of common interest and we have some special sectors which may prove further beneficial for investment in Pakistan. Some major UAE companies are already strong presence here in Pakistan in services’ sector. Qatar and Saudi Arabia are also very important for Pakistan’s economic landscape. Pakistan has worked on a number of areas of ease of doing business to divert capital to economic sector.   

Manzoor Afridi IR (Expert): Ties between Pakistan and UAE have been strong since ever. These relations cover a large number of sectors and aspects. Bilateral exchanges and visits further cement these ties. Pakistani diaspora in UAE is playing major role in UAE’s development. Pakistani diaspora also remit a huge sum of remittances to Pakistan which is playing a positive role in Pakistan’s economic life. Therefore, visit of UAE’s Deputy Prime Minister to Pakistan will prove useful and both sides will ink new agreements for economic development and investment may be inked. This visit may further create unanimity of opinion and approach between both the countries on regional and international issues.