Premier Shehbaz, Qatar\u2019s DPM discuss regional developments including Iran and Afghanistan
\n DOHA
\nPrime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday underscored Pakistan\u2019s commitment to further strengthening defence cooperation and expanding bilateral collaboration with Qatar.
\nPM Shehbaz expressed the resolve during his meeting with Qatar\u2019s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan bin Ali Al in Doha. During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral cooperation in defence and security and reaffirmed the strong and historic ties between Pakistan and Qatar. The prime minister, who is currently on a two-day official visit to Doha, expressed satisfaction over the ongoing collaboration between the armed forces of the two countries.
\nSpeaking on the occasion, Qatar\u2019s deputy PM appreciated the professionalism and expertise of the Pakistan armed forces and conveyed Qatar\u2019s interest in deepening the defence partnership between the two countries. Regional developments, in particular the situation in Iran and Afghanistan, were also discussed. Both sides emphasised the importance of dialogue, de-escalation and collective efforts to promote peace and stability in the region. The meeting reflected the shared resolve of Pakistan and Qatar to further elevate their strategic partnership across all areas of mutual interest.
\nPakistan, Qatar review economic cooperation
\nSeparately, Qatar\u2019s Minister of State on Foreign Trade Dr Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Sayed called on PM Shehbaz in Doha.
\nDuring the meeting, the premier emphasised the importance of enhancing bilateral trade volumes and diversifying Pakistan\u2019s exports to Qatar, particularly in agricultural products, food items and value-added goods.
\nThe two sides reviewed bilateral trade and economic cooperation and expressed satisfaction over the growing momentum in Pakistan\u2013Qatar relations.
\nBoth sides discussed follow-up to the 6th Session of the Pakistan\u2013Qatar Joint Ministerial Commission and reaffirmed their commitment to implementing agreed decisions.
\nThe prime minister also highlighted Pakistan\u2019s investment-friendly reforms and the role of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) in facilitating foreign investment.
\nDr Al-Sayed, who is also the chairman of the Pak-Qatar Joint Business Taskforce, reiterated Qatar\u2019s interest in expanding economic cooperation and strengthening private-sector and business linkages between the two countries.
\nThe 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.
\nThe meeting underscored the shared resolve to further deepen trade, investment and industrial collaboration between Pakistan and Qatar.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Premier Shehbaz, Qatar\u2019s DPM discuss regional developments including Iran and Afghanistan DOHA Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday underscored Pakistan\u2019s commitment to further strengthening defence cooperation and expanding bilateral collaboration with Qatar. PM Shehbaz expressed the resolve during his meeting with Qatar\u2019s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs Sheikh Saoud […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":533257,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-533237","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-top-news"},"yoast_head":"\n