PESHAWAR, Feb 24 (APP): Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi on Tuesday visited the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates and held a meeting with the UAE Ambassador to Pakistan Salem Mohammed Salem Al Bawab Al Zaabi.
During the meeting, matters relating to bilateral relations, investment opportunities and the promotion of mutual cooperation were discussed in detail.
On the occasion, the UAE Ambassador presented dates as a gift on behalf of his country for distribution among deserving people of the province.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the longstanding, brotherly and friendly relations between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates.
Speaking on the occasion, Salem Mohammed Al Zaabi said the two countries enjoy strong religious, cultural and historical ties.
He said that the UAE is a second home to Pakistanis, where around two million Pakistanis are serving in various sectors and playing a significant role in the development of the UAE.
He also expressed the desire that the UAE requires skilled and technical persons in different fields, adding that the arrival of trained individuals from Pakistan, particularly from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, would be beneficial for both countries.
Governor Faisal Karim Kundi said that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa offers vast investment opportunities in mines and minerals, energy, agriculture, tourism and other sectors. He invited UAE investors and businessmen to explore and invest in the province to benefit from the available opportunities.
The Governor also formally invited the UAE Ambassador to visit Peshawar.