H.E. Mr. Ali bin Ahmad Al Kuwari, Minister of Commerce and Industry, met with H.E. Mr. Abdul Razzaq Dawood, Advisor to the Prime Minister of Pakistan on Commerce and Investment. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Pakistan- Qatar Trade and Investment Conference in Doha.

Discussions touched on the promotion of bilateral relations and the development of joint cooperation, particularly in the fields of trade, investment and industry in light of the friendly ties and strategic interests that Qatar and Pakistan share.

The meeting focused on the latest developments that the Qatari economy witnessed over the past years, investment opportunities across various sectors, the legislations that has Qatar adopted and the initiatives being undertaken to support the private sector, attract foreign direct investment and encourage Pakistani companies to invest in Qatar.

Discussions also touched on the development of mechanisms aimed at supporting joint investments and encouraging the private sector to establish innovative investment projects in key sectors that would serve the economic aspirations of both countries.

Qatari-Pakistani bilateral trade increased by 233% to around $2.6 billion in 2018 compared to $782 million in 2016.