Cooperation with UAE increases women’s empowerment, Pakistan envoy says

Faisal Niaz Tirmidhi. Pakistan’s Ambassador to the UAE noted that cooperation between the UAE and Pakistan in the field of women’s empowerment spans decades and covers many areas, thus developing programs and projects aimed at improving education, employment and health opportunities for women.

The Ambassador expressed his pride in the participation of the First Lady of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, in the Global Women’s Forum Dubai 2024, which highlights the role of women as leaders in economic, social and political progress.

Speaking to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of the Forum, which concluded today at Jumeirah in Dubai, he said Pakistan was the first country in South Asia to elect a woman as Prime Minister, adding that his mother was also the first country. A woman from the Islamic world must undertake this task.

He noted that Pakistan witnessed the election of the first woman as the Speaker of the National Assembly and currently there are 22 women ambassadors in addition to women holding leadership positions such as Secretary General of the Ministry of External Affairs and Additional Secretary of State. one of 80 ambassadors worldwide. He noted that despite these achievements, Pakistan continues to strive for greater representation of women in various sectors.

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