Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has said that Pakistan attaches great importance
to its relations with the State of Qatar and desires to further expand
the existing cooperation between the two brotherly countries in various
fields for the mutual advantages.
In his meeting with Ambassador of the State of Qatar, Mr. Sayar Bin
Abdul Rahman Al-Mawdah at PM’s House here on Wednesday, the Prime
Minister emphasized the need of exchange of delegations at various level
between the two countries. He said that there existed great potential
to enhance bilateral trade between the two countries which must be
explored.
The Prime Minister said that Pakistan offers excellent investment
opportunities in dimensional fields which would be explored by the
businessmen from Qatar by taking advantage of the liberal investment
environment in Pakistan.
The Prime Minister also mentioned the quick response of the
Government of Qatar to the October 2005 earthquake, during the last year
floods and also providing assistance for the floods and rain affected
people of Sindh.
The Ambassador of Qatar said that the leadership of Qatar is desirous
of further enhancing the existing ties between the two countries. He
acknowledged the services of Pakistani community making valuable
contributions to the economic and social development of Qatar. He also
extended invitation to the Prime Minister on behalf of the Prime
Minister of Qatar to visit the country.
The Ambassador of Qatar expressed deep sorrow and grief on behalf of
the Government and people of Qatar on the demise of Begum Nusrat Bhutto SANA
