ISLAMABAD – PM Shehbaz Sharif on Friday invited Qatari investors to explore fresh opportunities for collaboration under Pakistan’s Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) framework. The prime minister reaffirmed his government’s commitment to strengthening trade and investment ties with Qatar.
During a meeting with Qatar’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al-Thani, who co-chaired the 6th Session of the Pakistan-Qatar Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC), PM Shehbaz emphasized Pakistan’s focus on expanding cooperation in key sectors.
He highlighted the country’s investor-friendly policies and the potential for partnerships in energy, agriculture, food security, tourism, infrastructure, and information technology. The prime minister expressed confidence that increased Qatari investment would boost Pakistan’s economy and contribute to regional stability.
PM Shehbaz appreciated the positive direction of Pakistan-Qatar relations, noting that the friendship between the two countries is based on shared faith, values, and mutual respect. He praised Qatar’s role as a significant regional partner and acknowledged its contributions as a peace facilitator in the Muslim world.
Sheikh Faisal conveyed warm greetings from Qatar’s leadership and reiterated Doha’s strong interest in deepening economic ties with Pakistan. He said the 6th JMC session served as an important platform to assess existing cooperation and explore new areas for growth.
The Qatari minister also appreciated Pakistan’s efforts to improve business and investment conditions, calling for greater business-to-business linkages between the two nations.
Both sides agreed to maintain close coordination to turn their shared vision into tangible results. They also pledged to strengthen collaboration in priority sectors and expand mutual investments.
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The meeting underscored Pakistan’s strategic commitment to attracting foreign investment, with PM Shehbaz reaffirming that the SIFC would continue to facilitate international investors seeking long-term opportunities in the country.
