DOHA – PM Shehbaz & Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Sunday(March-05) discussed a wide array of mutually beneficial issues & exchanged views to further strengthen the excellent cooperation between the 2 countries in diverse fields including in the economic & investment sectors.

During a meeting, the PM appreciated Qatar’s consistent support of the development projects in Pak & highlighted the vast opportunities for cooperation between the 2 countries.

The Emir of Qatar lauded the contributions of Pakistani manpower in his country’s development & especially referred to the excellent performance of Pakistani security authorities during the FIFA Football World-Cup 2022 successfully hosted by Qatar, Prime Minister Office Media Wing said in a press release.

Both leaders also discussed further cementing of bilateral cooperation, investment, trade & sending further Pakistani skilled workers to Qatar. The Qatari Emir welcomed the prime minister Shehbaz & reiterated his keen interest in strengthening the economic cooperation between Qatar & Pakistan.

He also reiterated his resolve to continue Qatar’s complete cooperation & support in the development & progress agenda of Pakistan. The Emir of Qatar accepted an invitation from the PM to visit Pakistan.

Earlier, the PM Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Qatar on a 2-day official visit where he would participate in the 5th United Nations conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDCs).

The conference, being held from 5-9 March 2023, will consider steps for accelerating sustainable development in the Least Developed Countries, helping them make progress on the road to prosperity.