ISLAMABAD – Amir of Qatar Shiekh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has evinced keeninterest in enhanced collaboration in energy sector and import of fooditems from Pakistan.
He was talking to President Dr Arif Alvi in Islamabad on Sunday.
The Amir also offered assistance in building Pakistan’s tourism potentialthrough more Qatari investments and technical support in the hospitalityindustry.
Expressing satisfaction at the pace of recruitment of manpower fromPakistan, the Amir underlined Qatar’s desire to import additional workersand trained security personnel from Pakistan.
Taking note of the progress achieved in Afghan peace talks, the two leadersagreed to continue working closely for regional peace and stability.
Shiekh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani thanked leadership of Pakistan for thegracious invitation and hospitality extended to him and his entourage. Healso acknowledged the sacrifices made by Pakistan in fight againstterrorism.
The President complimented the Amir for his astute leadership, whichenabled Qatar to make major strides in energy, tourism, aviation andconstruction sectors. He admired Qatar’s efforts to promote world sports.
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Taking note of 70 percent increase in Pakistan’s exports to Qatar followingdirect linkage between Karachi and Hamad Ports, the President underlinedthe importance of increased volume of bilateral trade and enhancing anddiversifying Pakistan’s exports to Qatar. He also focused on potential forenhanced Qatari investments in diverse fields and the prospects of furtheremployment of Pakistani workers in Qatar.
In the regional context, the President lauded Qatar’s role in promotingefforts for peace and reconciliation in Afghanistan, which is a notablecontribution to regional peace.
In a special investiture ceremony, the President conferred upon SheikhTamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the highest civil award, Nishan-e-Pakistan, forhis outstanding contribution to the enhancement of Pakistan-Qatar relations.
The ceremony was followed by a banquet lunch hosted by the President ofPakistan in honour of the visiting dignitary and his entourage.
