ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting with Qatar’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani, where both sides agreed to strengthen bilateral trade and investment partnerships.
The Qatari minister is in Pakistan to co-chair the sixth session of the Pakistan-Qatar Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC), a platform aimed at reviewing existing cooperation and identifying new avenues for collaboration.
During the talks, Prime Minister Sharif expressed satisfaction over the positive trajectory of Pakistan-Qatar relations, describing them as rooted in shared values and mutual respect. He praised Qatar’s role as a reliable partner and an influential voice in the region.
The Prime Minister emphasized Pakistan’s investor-friendly environment and invited Qatari businesses to explore opportunities in energy, agriculture, food security, information technology, tourism, and infrastructure. He also highlighted the government’s Special Investment Facilitation Council as a framework designed to support foreign investors.
Sheikh Faisal conveyed greetings from Qatar’s leadership and reaffirmed Doha’s commitment to deepening economic ties with Islamabad. He noted that the JMC session provided a valuable opportunity to review progress and chart new initiatives for advancing cooperation.
Both leaders agreed to maintain close engagement, including through business-to-business linkages and facilitation of investment projects, with the aim of translating shared understanding into tangible outcomes.