Islamabad, October 19, 2018 (PPI-OT): H.E Sheikh Mohammad Bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, met the Foreign Minister today. He congratulated the Foreign Minister on assuming office. He conveyed his keen desire to work with the Foreign Minister for cementing brotherly relations between Pakistan and Qatar.
Foreign Minister Qureshi underscored the importance of relationship between Pakistan and Qatar. Discussing bilateral, political and economic relations between the two countries, the Ministers decided to hold the next JMC in December this year. It was also agreed to hold Bilateral Political Consultations at the same time. He highlighted the huge potential for bilateral cooperation in energy, petroleum and petrochemical, agriculture and livestock sectors.
Recalling his meeting with H.E Sheikh Mohammad Bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani in New York on the side-lines of 73rd UNGA last month, the Foreign Minister reiterated his request for fast tracking the recruitment process for import of more Pakistani workers by Qatar. He offered the services of professional Pakistani workforce for 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
H.E Sheikh Mohammad Bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani thanked the Foreign Minister and reiterated his invitation to him to visit Doha on mutually convenient dates. The Foreign Minister accepted the invitation.
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