ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has said Pakistan and Qatar have a clear vision of the future and greater awareness to make economic cooperation the pivot of bilateral ties.

In a tweet on Thursday after the conclusion of his two-day official visit to Qatar, he said this up gradation of relationship will offer new opportunities and avenues in a swiftly changing world. The Prime Minister thanked the government and people of Qatar, especially the Amir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani for the warm welcome and excellent hospitality.

Earlier, in a tweet, the Prime Minister said Pakistan and Qatar have decided to take excellent bilateral relations to the next level of strategic engagement. This development came during the meeting of Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Doha. The Prime Minister said he is grateful to the Emir for Qatar’s investment of three billion dollars in various sectors of Pakistan’s economy.