Waheed Ahmed (Former Ambassador): 

The bilateral relations between the United Arab Emirates and Pakistan acquired new dimensions at all political, economic and social levels emerging into trust-worthy strategic partnership. Both the countries are enjoying close trade and investment relationship. The visit of the Prime Minister to the UAE is a timely one and need of the hour and an important meeting with the UAE President is also expected. The issues related to food security, technology, defense, trade and others will come into discussion. Certain MoUs will also be signed at the occasion particularly in the area of food security as investment in this sector will be beneficial for both the countries. Already a huge number of Pakistanis have been serving the UAE and supporting the country in its economic development. Agri-farming is another area as currently there are traditional ways of harvesting in Pakistan but we need modern technology and a smart irrigation system in this regard in order to yield proper results.