Doha (Web Desk): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said that Pakistan and Qatar had a clear vision of the future with new opportunities and greater awareness to upgrade bilateral relations, particularly the economic cooperation.
In his post on Twitter after concluding his two-day official visit to Qatar, at the invitation of Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
"Heading back to Pakistan today after the conclusion of my important trip to Qatar. Thank you to the government & people of Qatar, especially my brother HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani for the warm welcome and excellent hospitality," PM Shehbaz said.
Mentioning the two “noteworthy” aspects of his visit, the premier said that firstly Pakistan and Qatar had a clear vision of the future which offered new opportunities and avenues in a swiftly changing world.
Secondly, he said there was a greater awareness between the two countries of the need for upgrading the bilateral relations by making economic cooperation the pivot of bilateral ties.
Earlier in a tweet on Wednesday, PM Shehbaz said that 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.
PM Shehbaz said he is grateful to the Emir for Qatar's investment of $3 billion in various sectors of Pakistan's economy.