Minister of Commerce and Industry Chairs Sixth Session of Qatar-Pakistan Joint Ministerial Commission for Economic Cooperation


Islamabad: HE Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met Thursday with HE Minister of Commerce and Industry Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al-Thani, who is visiting the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to chair the sixth session of the Qatar-Pakistan Joint Ministerial Commission for Economic, Trade, and Technical Cooperation between the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of the State of Qatar and the Ministry of Commerce of Pakistan.

According to Qatar News Agency, Islamabad hosted the sixth session of the Qatar-Pakistan Joint Ministerial Commission for Economic, Trade, and Technical Cooperation. The session was chaired by HE Minister of Commerce and Industry Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al-Thani and HE Minister of Commerce of the Republic of Pakistan Jam Kamal Khan, with participation from senior officials and representatives of both countries’ public and private sectors.

The session is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the solid bilateral relations between Qata
r and Pakistan, aiming to expand cooperation in various fields, particularly investment and trade. It reflects the shared determination to develop a strategic economic partnership.

In his opening remarks, HE the Minister of Commerce and Industry highlighted the historical relations between the two countries, supported by their leadership’s strategic vision. He emphasized the role of the Qatar-Pakistan Joint Ministerial Commission in enhancing economic integration and trade exchange.

His Excellency called for activating the Qatar-Pakistan Businessmen Council to support trade and investment relations further. He also stressed the importance of finalizing the Free Trade Agreement between the GCC countries and Pakistan, aiming to boost trade flow and expand investment opportunities.

During the commission’s proceedings, discussions focused on strengthening relations in various fields, including trade, investment, infrastructure, education, and technology. Both sides agreed to expand cooperation, encourage mutua
l investment, and increase trade volume to achieve a prosperous future.