Finance Minister, Qatari counterpart discuss different avenues to enhance cooperation

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, met with Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, Minister of Finance, State of Qatar.

According to an official statement issued here on Tuesday, Dr Muhammad Jehanzeb Khan, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Government Effectiveness and Muhemmed Aejaz, Ambassador of Pakistan to Qatar, also attended the meeting. The Finance Minister congratulated his counterpart on successful completion of FIFA World Cup 2022. He also apprised regarding the recovery and rehabilitation efforts after the massive floods in Pakistan.

During the meeting, they discussed different areas of mutual interest. They both agreed that both countries share historical and cordial relations, and Pakistan and Qatar can explore cooperation in the field of science and technology, agriculture, and education. The Finance Minister also extended invitation to Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari to visit Pakistan.