Shah Mahmood Qureshi went to Pakistan’s pavilion at Expo 2020 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). There, he spoke to the Pakistani community about their country.
On his visit, Pakistan’s foreign minister was joined by Afzal Mahmood, Pakistan’s ambassador to the UAE, Ahmed Amjad Ali, Pakistan’s consul general in Dubai, and other top embassy officials.
The minister said that his visit was to promote Expo 2020 and also to meet with the Pakistani community in the UAE.
The Foreign Minister said in a tweet, “I am delighted to be in the UAE and to have met members of Pakistan’s diaspora.”
Over 1.5 million Pakistanis live in the United Arab Emirates now, which he says is because the two countries are close friends.
Pleased to be in the #UAE and to have met members of Pakistan’s diaspora. UAE is home to over 1.5m Pakistanis and it is their drive and determination that continues to serve as a bond between UAE & Pakistan, as we celebrate 50 years of friendship. #PakUAEAt50 🇵🇰 🇦🇪 pic.twitter.com/c3qkCUBpbQ
— Shah Mahmood Qureshi (@SMQureshiPTI) February 17, 2022
“It is their zeal and commitment that has served as a bridge between the UAE and Pakistan during our 50-year relationship, “he continued.”
In his talk to the community, Foreign Minister Asif Ali underlined that it is Prime Minister Imran Khan’s mission to look after Pakistanis residing overseas.
“The PTI administration is committed to working for the benefit of the Pakistani people,” he continued.
Additionally, Qureshi strongly denounced the terrorist attack in the United Arab Emirates and expressed support for the UAE administration.
