Pakistan Delegation Concludes UAE Experience Exchange Programme

Strategic Insights -

A high-level delegation from the Government of Pakistan, led by Minister of State for Finance and Railways Bilal Azhar Kayani, concluded an official visit to the United Arab Emirates under the UAE Government's Experience Exchange Programme (EEP). This visit aimed to learn from the UAE's models of governance and innovation, aligning with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif's vision of institutional reform and modernization of public sector governance.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Pakistani delegation held sessions with senior UAE officials to gain insights into the UAE's strategic approach to leadership development, digital transformation, future foresight, and media communication in governance.
  • The visit focused on digital governance, public service delivery, and tax system modernization, with the aim of adopting global best practices to enhance service delivery and institutional performance.
  • The delegation was led by Bilal Azhar Kayani, Minister of State for Finance and Railways, and included eight senior officials from the Prime Minister's Office.
  • The visit builds on the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the UAE Ministry of Cabinet Affairs and Pakistan's Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives on June 16, 2025.
  • The Pakistani delegation expressed gratitude to the UAE Government for facilitating valuable knowledge-sharing engagements.

Statistics:

  • The visit was part of the UAE Government's Experience Exchange Programme (EEP).
  • The Pakistani delegation consisted of eight senior officials from the Prime Minister's Office.
  • The visit focused on three key areas: digital governance, public service delivery, and tax system modernization.
  • The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the UAE Ministry of Cabinet Affairs and Pakistan's Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives on June 16, 2025.

Sources:

  • Government of Pakistan press release.
  • Government of Pakistan - Prime Minister's Office.