November 01, 2024
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif invited businessmen from Qatar to invest in the key sectors of Pakistan during a meeting with the delegates of the businessmen's association, who showed interest in the country's economic landscape.
The meeting with the Qatar Businessmen Association's (QBA) delegation took place in Doha, where the PM presented Pakistan as an attractive investment destination, highlighting numerous opportunities in Pakistan’s energy, infrastructure, and finance sectors.
Pakistani delegation included Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Senator Ishaq Dar, Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan, Minister for Finance and Revenue Mohammad Aurangzeb, and Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar.
Meanwhile, the QBA delegation — led by Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al-Thani — comprised representatives from influential sectors within Qatar’s economy.
Both sides explored potential collaborations that could drive job creation, innovation and sustainable development in both countries.
The Qatari delegates responded positively to the Prime Minister's invitation, indicating their interest in expanding their investments into Pakistan's energy and infrastructure sectors.
The importance of bilateral cooperation to bolster economic stability and growth within the region was also discussed in the meeting.
After the meeting, PM Shehbaz headed to Pakistan concluding his official two-day visit to Qatar, aimed at deepening economic ties and exploring new avenues for collaboration.
During his time in Doha, the premier held meetings with his Qatari counterpart and emir. He also inaugurated the exhibition "MANZAR" at the Qatar Museum to promote Pakistani art and culture.
The premier was given a farewell by Qatar's Minister of State for Mediation Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi, the Pakistani ambassador to Qatar and other diplomatic staff at Doha International Airport.