Pakistan, Qatar review trade & economic cooperation

Doha: Qatar's Minister of State on Foreign Trade and Chairman of Pak-Qatar Joint business taskforce, Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Sayed, called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Doha today.

During the meeting, the two sides reviewed bilateral trade and economic cooperation and expressed satisfaction over the growing momentum in Pakistan–Qatar relations.

The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of enhancing bilateral trade volumes and diversifying Pakistan’s exports to Qatar, particularly in agricultural products, food items and value-added goods.

Both sides discussed follow-up to the 6th Session of the Pakistan-Qatar Joint Ministerial Commission and reaffirmed their commitment to implementing agreed decisions.

The Prime Minister also highlighted Pakistan’s investment-friendly reforms and the role of the Special Investment Facilitation Council, in facilitating foreign investment.

Dr Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Sayed reiterated Qatar’s interest in expanding economic cooperation and strengthening private-sector and business linkages between the two countries.

The two sides also agreed to convene a meeting of the task force comprising relevant officials of both countries, within the month of Ramadan, to discuss concrete investment proposals for Qatari investment in Pakistan.

The meeting underscored the shared resolve to further deepen trade, investment and industrial collaboration between Pakistan and Qatar.