The first meeting of the Qatar–Pakistan Joint Working Group on Trade and Investment was held on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, via videoconference. The meeting was co-chaired by H.E. Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Sayed, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, and H.E. Mr. Jam Kamal Khan, Minister of Commerce of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, with the participation of several relevant entities from both countries.

In his remarks, the Minister of State for Foreign Trade stated that the meeting comes amid regional and global challenges affecting supply chains, global economic stability, and international trade flows. He stressed the importance of intensifying efforts to strengthen the economic partnership between Qatar and Pakistan and to create new opportunities for mutual investment. He noted that bilateral trade has seen significant growth, reaching $3.25 billion in 2025.

Both sides affirmed that Qatar–Pakistan relations are built on solid foundations of trust and constructive cooperation, and continue to develop through the shared commitment of both countries’ leadership and ongoing official exchanges. They highlighted that agreements and memoranda of understanding signed between the two sides have contributed to enhancing cooperation across various sectors.

They also expressed their aspiration that the Working Group will contribute to expanding the strategic partnership and opening new prospects for the business sectors in both countries.

During the meeting, both sides discussed a number of topics of mutual interest and emphasized the importance of strengthening economic integration between Qatar and Pakistan, one of Qatar’s key trading partners. This includes expanding cooperation in priority and value-added sectors, particularly infrastructure, food security, manufacturing, logistics supply chains, technology, and the digital economy. Discussions also covered ways to boost trade exchange, develop supply chains to improve the flow of goods and services, support exports, enhance air and maritime connectivity, and increase private sector participation through the Joint Business Council. Opportunities to increase joint investments were also explored to support a sustainable economic partnership.

The meeting concluded with both sides reaffirming their commitment to continued joint efforts to expand bilateral cooperation, deepen economic ties, encourage mutual investments, and increase trade volume in a way that serves shared interests and supports development in both countries.

The meeting was attended by several Qatari entities, including the Ministry of Municipality, the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, the Ministry of Transport, the Civil Aviation Authority, the Qatar Investment Authority, Qatar Airways, Hassad Food Company, and Qatar Development Bank.