The Minister of Economy and Commerce, H E Sheikh Ahmed bin Jassim Al Thani with Nasirul Mulk, Prime Minister of Pakistan, during his visit to Islamabad.
DOHA: Nasirul Mulk, Prime Minister of Pakistan, received yesterday Minister of Economy and Commerce H E Sheikh Ahmed bin Jassim Al Thani, within the framework of a Qatari delegation’s visit to Pakistan.
Discussions touched on the friendly and historical Qatari-Pakistani relations as well as measures aimed at enhancing economic and trade cooperation, bolstering bilateral trade and facilitating the flow of goods and mutual investment between the two countries.
Minister of Economy and Commerce praised the significant contribution of Pakistani companies to the comprehensive economic development of Qatar, noting the efforts of Pakistani communities in supporting the Qatari economy. Qatar and Pakistan’s bilateral trade volume increased 104 percent to around $1.6bn in 2017, compared to $782m in 2016, ranking Pakistan as Qatar’s 13th largest trading partner.
More than 851 Pakistani companies currently operate in Qatar in the fields of energy, contracting, plastic industry and leasing of heavy equipment while six fully owned Pakistani companies operate in the banking, hospitality services, construction and engineering fields.
Discussions touched on the promotion of bilateral relations between Qatar and Pakistan on the economic and commercial levels as well as the opportunities to bolster bilateral trade in light of the economic potential and resources of both countries.
