PM for translating fraternal Pakistan-Qatar ties into concrete economic partnership

Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, recalling the long-standing and fraternal ties between Pakistan and Qatar on Friday, underscored the importance of translating the relationship into a concrete economic partnership.

The Prime Minister was taking to the Ambassador of the State of Qatar in Pakistan, Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, who called on him here.

The Ambassador conveyed a special goodwill message of Amir of Qatar to the Prime Minister.

PM Shehbaz congratulated Qatar on hosting the most successful FIFA World Cup in history and noted with appreciation the important role played by the Pakistani security forces in ensuring foolproof, unblemished and impeccable security at the event.

Reiterating his resolve to work towards further expansion and diversifying of bilateral cooperation, the Prime Minister highlighted trade, investment, energy and manpower sectors in this regard.

Qatar is home to one of the large Pakistani diasporas in the Gulf Region. Pakistan and Qatar enjoy close and cordial ties, resting on the firm foundation of shared faith and values.

The two countries closely collaborate bilaterally, as well as on regional and global issues of mutual interest.