Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhary Fawad Hussain says Pakistan offers vast opportunities for Foreign Direct Investment, joint ventures and infrastructure development.

Talking to UAE Ambassador Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Al-Zaabi in Islamabad today (Wednesday), he said said that cultural cooperation is imperative for strengthen economic cooperation and foster people to people contacts.

The Information Minister said Pakistan and UAE enjoy close fraternal ties which are time honored and based on strong pillars of mutual respect, joint trading and collaborative understanding.

He said He said that UAE is home to the second largest Pakistani community abroad, adding that they are contributing significantly to progress of both countries.

He said Pakistan and UAE relations have evolved into wide-ranging cooperation in various fields.

The UAE Ambassador appreciated the vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan to combat Islamophobia and raising voice and awareness on the matter besides promoting interfaith harmony.

Both the dignitaries also discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in the realm of culture, media and joint productions.