Minister for Finance Muhammad Ishaq Dar has said Pakistan attaches great value to brotherly relations with the United Arab Emirates which is one of our major economic partners

Talking to delegation of Etisalat International led by its Chief Executive Officer Mikhail Gerchuk in Islamabad, Finance Minister underscored the significance of resolving outstanding issues between Etisalat and the privatization commission and moving ahead for a mutually beneficial solution.

He also highlighted prospects of foreign investment in Pakistan, especially in IT and Telecom sector, which is growing rapidly, and said that the government is providing conducive environment and facilitation to attract foreign investment. 

Mikhail Gerchuk expressed readiness to invest in IT and Telecom sector of Pakistan.

Both sides agreed to proceed ahead for the resolution of all outstanding issues between Etisalat and the privatization commission in a spirit of goodwill.