ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that Pakistan was keen to transform its excellent ties with Qatar into mutually beneficial robust economic partnership.

In meeting with Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of Qatar Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi, who called on him here, he stressed that two countries should continue to work together to strengthen bilateral cooperation in all spheres of mutual interest, especially in trade and investment. Highlighting important role of Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), he said that Pakistan would like to see Qatar expand its investment portfolio in Pakistan in priority sectors. To this end, Special Investment Facilitation Council would be able to ensure swift coordination, he assured. He said that Pakistan greatly valued its historic, cordial and fraternal relationship with Qatar and both countries had always supported each other through thick and thin. Prime Minister conveyed his warm wishes and greetings for Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrehman bin Jassim Al Thani.

Qatari Minister conveyed special message of leadership of Qatar to him, emphasising Qatar’s desire to strengthen enduring bonds of brotherhood with Pakistan as well as its keen interest in investing in Pakistan. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs is on one-day visit to Pakistan as a special envoy of Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of State of Qatar.