ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Monday expressed satisfaction over Qatar decision to import 100,000 workers from Pakistan and welcomed establishment of its Labour Offices at Karachi and Islamabad, to streamline and expedite the recruitment process.
Talking to Chief of Staff of Qatar Armed Forces Lt Gen Ghanim Bin Shaheen Al Ghanim, who called on him here at the PM Office, he expressed satisfaction over the steady growth of bilateral relations and expressed gratitude over Qatar's decision to import Pakistani workforce.
Referring to an increase of 73% in Pakistan’s exports to Qatar, following the launch of the Hamad Port and its linking with Karachi Port through a ferry service, he expressed confidence that the bilateral trade would further expand in the years ahead.
The prime minister underlined the commitment of his government to build mutually beneficial relations with Qatar, for the benefit of two peoples.
The chief of staff of Qatar armed forces conveyed the greetings of the Emir and the prime minister of Qatar. He also felicitated the prime minister on assumption of his office as the prime minister.
The prime minister conveyed his best wishes and greetings to the Emir and prime minister of Qatar and expressed his desire to have more robust fraternal and political relations between Pakistan and Qatar.
He expressed his desire for amity, friendship and good relations among Muslim countries and solidarity to confront common challenges.
Lt Gen Ghanim Bin Shaheen Al Ghanim thanked the prime minister for his warm sentiments and assured him full support and cooperation of the government of Qatar in attaining the dream of a progressive, prosperous and forward looking Pakistan.
The prime minister conveyed his best wishes for the continued peace, progress and prosperity of the state of Qatar, under the sagacious leadership of HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani.
APP