ISLAMABAD
\nFederal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan held a virtual meeting with Dr. Ahmad bin Mohammed Al-Sayed, Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs of the State of Qatar, to discuss ways to further strengthen bilateral cooperation, food security coordination and investment opportunities between the two brotherly countries.
\nDuring the meeting, both sides expressed satisfaction over the positive trajectory of Pakistan\u2013Qatar relations and agreed to further expand economic engagement and cooperation between the two countries.
\nThe Qatari minister emphasized the importance of encouraging greater interaction between the business communities of both countries in order to further strengthen economic ties,said a release issued here on Thursday.
\nBoth sides agreed that relevant departments and officials will coordinate closely to facilitate direct engagement between Pakistani exporters and Qatari importers.
\nIn addition to food supply cooperation, the two sides discussed investment opportunities in Pakistan, particularly in infrastructure, logistics and energy sectors. Projects such as Karachi port expansion and other strategic initiatives were highlighted as potential areas for collaboration.<\/p>\n
A key focus of the discussion was enhancing Pakistan\u2019s exports of rice and other food products to Qatar. Dr. Ahmad bin Mohammed Al-Sayed highlighted that rice remains an important component of Qatar\u2019s food security program and national food strategy, and expressed interest in increasing imports from Pakistan.Minister Jam Kamal Khan assured that Pakistan is taking steps to ensure its exporters remain competitive and responsive to the needs of the Qatari market, adding that new mechanisms are being introduced to facilitate improved pricing and supply arrangements.<\/p>\n
The Qatari side welcomed the proposals shared by Pakistan and indicated that relevant authorities, including the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), would review them.During the discussion, Minister Jam Kamal Khan also expressed Pakistan\u2019s concern over the evolving regional situation and conveyed solidarity with the leadership and people of Qatar.
\nThe Commerce Minister noted that Pakistan supports all diplomatic efforts aimed at de-escalation and regional peace, adding that the Prime Minister has been actively engaging with regional partners and friendly countries to encourage constructive dialogue and stability.Both ministers also agreed to activate the Pakistan\u2013Qatar Joint Task Force to accelerate progress on economic cooperation and investment initiatives.
\nIt was decided that the task force will soon hold a virtual meeting to review proposals, strengthen coordination and facilitate greater private sector participation.The meeting concluded with both sides reaffirming their commitment to expanding cooperation and investment while exchanging best wishes for the remaining days of Ramazan and the upcoming blessed nights.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
ISLAMABAD Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan held a virtual meeting with Dr. Ahmad bin Mohammed Al-Sayed, Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs of the State of Qatar, to discuss ways to further strengthen bilateral cooperation, food security coordination and investment opportunities between the two brotherly countries. During the meeting, both sides expressed […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-536315","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-business"},"yoast_head":"\n