PM Imran, Dr Umar Saif, Harrison Ford, IMF chief to address Dubai’s World Govt Summit

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan will visit Dubai on Sunday, February 10 to participate in the seventh edition of the World Government Summit – an annual gathering of heads of states, policy-makers, business leaders and experts to discuss opportunities to improve governance through reform, innovation and technology.

The Foreign Office, in a statement issued today, said Prime Minister Imran will undertake a day-long visit to Dubai on the invitation of Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

Among other key speakers at the summit will be renowned tech leader Dr Umar Saif, who spearheaded Punjab’s technological advancement as well as the recent growth of the IT industry in Pakistan, and Burhan Rasool, who is a member of PM’s Task Force on Austerity and Restructuring Government.

Hollywood actor Harrison Ford, Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri, IMF chief Christine Lagarde, Nobel Laureate Paul Krugman, Indian billionaire Ratan Tata, President Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) Liqun Jin will also address different sessions at the summit.

Prime Minister Imran’s participation will underscore Pakistan's strong interest in the knowledge economy, artificial intelligence, green development and the importance of innovation for growth, the Foreign Office said in its statement.

In his key note address at the summit, the prime minister will highlight his vision for a strong and prosperous Pakistan. He will also encourage investment in different sectors of the country’s economy.

The premier will also meet the UAE leadership during the visit.

Prime Minister Imran will be accompanied by Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Finance, Maritime Affairs and Adviser to the Prime Minister on Commerce.