*Emir of Qatar announces investment in various sectors of development besides cooperation of Qatar in elimination of energy crisis.
*Shahbaz thanks Emir of Qatar for extending support to Pakistan at international economic forums.
Pakistan is a friend of Qatar and all out cooperation will be extended to resolve its problems, said Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad AlThani in a meeting with Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif in Doha on Tuesday. It was agreed in the meeting to promote relations between Pakistan and Qatar and expand economic and trade ties between the two countries. The Emir of Qatar announced investment in various sectors of development besides cooperation of his country in elimination of energy crisis in Pakistan.
He said that Qatar is deeply interested in progress and stability of Pakistan. He said that besides meeting gas requirements of Pakistan, Qatar will also cooperate in agriculture, power generation and skilled manpower sectors.
He further said that Qatar is fully aware of the problems being faced by Pakistan in energy sector and will extend maximum cooperation for ridding its Pakistani brethren of the shortage of power.
He said that Qatar is ready to welcome skilled and experienced persons from Pakistan in various sectors. He further said that his country highly appreciates recent efforts made by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif for the strengthening of Pak-Qatar friendship.
During the meeting, Shahbaz said that Qatar is extending commendable cooperation to Pakistan in resolving energy crisis and it is hoped that Pakistan will be able to overcome load shedding with the help of its friendly countries. He said that Allah Almighty has blessed Pakistani people with intelligence, talent and skills and Qatar should benefit from manpower of Pakistan on priority basis. He especially thanked the Emir of Qatar for extending support to Pakistan at international economic forums.