ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is leaving for Qatar today on the invitation of Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to promote bilateral economic and investment ties between the two countries.
In his first visit to Qatar after becoming PM, Shehbaz Sharif will be accompanied by a high-level delegation, including important members of the cabinet.
During 2-day visit, Prime Minister will hold consultations with the Qatari leadership and the two sides will review the entire spectrum of bilateral relations, with a focus on advancing energy-related cooperation, deepening trade and investment ties, and exploring greater employment opportunities for Pakistanis in Qatar.
While in Doha, the PM will also engage with leading Qatari and Pakistani business leaders, investors and entrepreneurs. He will visit ‘Stadium 974’ in Doha, where he will be briefed on the extensive preparations undertaken by the Qatari government to host the FIFA World Cup.
Pakistan and Qatar enjoy close and cordial fraternal ties, deeply rooted in shared faith, mutual trust and understanding, and close cooperation. The relationship is marked by growing collaboration in all fields of bilateral interest as well as close coordination on regional and international issues.
The country in the Middle East is home to more than 200,000 Pakistanis, who are contributing to the progress, prosperity and economic development of the two brotherly countries.
Regular leadership-level exchanges are a hallmark of the Pakistan-Qatar partnership. PM Shehbaz’s visit to Qatar will impart a renewed impetus to deepen cooperation between the two countries in diverse fields and further strengthen their growing economic partnership.
