Shehbaz Sharif, Qatari Emir discuss ways to boost bilateral ties

Staff Writer

Doha: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who arrived in Doha on a two-day official visit this week, held talks with Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and discussed a wide array of mutually beneficial issues between the two countries.

During the meeting, both the leaders exchanged views to further strengthen the excellent cooperation between the two countries in diverse fields including in the economic and investment sectors.

PM Shehbaz appreciated Qatar’s consistent support to the development projects in Pakistan and highlighted the vast opportunities of cooperation between the two countries.

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

During the meeting, both leaders also explored ways to further cement bilateral cooperation, investment and trade.

They also discussed possibility of sending further Pakistani skilled workers to Qatar.

The Qatari Emir welcomed the prime minister and reiterated his keen interest in strengthening the economic cooperation between Qatar and Pakistan.

He also reiterated his resolve to continue Qatar’s complete cooperation and support in the development and progress agenda of Pakistan.

Sheikh Al Thani accepted an invitation of the prime minister to visit Pakistan.

The prime minister is in Qatar on a two-day official visit where he will 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.

In an earlier tweet, PM Shehbaz confirmed his arrival in Doha on the invitation of his “brother” Qatar Amir HH Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani to attend the UN conference.

He said that at the conference, he will share Pakistan’s perspective on the socio-economic challenges facing the least developed countries in Asia and Africa.

He added that LDCs have been “badly affected by climate change, post-pandemic and geo-strategic disruption in food and energy supply chains”.

“These global events have left them vulnerable. LDCs will be better served by putting [the] welfare of people at the center of public policy,” he tweeted.