Pakistan and Qatar have agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation in economic, trade, and investment domains during the sixth session of the Joint Ministerial Commission, held last night in Islamabad. The meeting was co-chaired by Pakistan’s Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan and Qatar’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, Faisal bin Thani Al Thani.
The Pakistani commerce minister stated that both sides agreed to reactivate the joint working group on trade and investment, aiming to unlock new avenues for collaboration. He emphasized that the reactivation will facilitate structured dialogue and help identify mutual opportunities in sectors such as energy, infrastructure, and information technology.
Both nations also discussed ways to increase bilateral trade volume, which currently falls below its potential. Officials explored mechanisms to reduce trade barriers, enhance market access, and promote private-sector partnerships. Qatar’s interest in investing in Pakistan’s energy and industrial sectors was highlighted, with discussions focusing on potential joint ventures in liquefied natural gas (LNG), renewable energy, and special economic zones.
Additionally, the two sides reviewed progress on previously agreed initiatives and committed to accelerating implementation. They agreed to hold regular consultations between relevant ministries and agencies to ensure continuity and monitor outcomes.
The meeting underscored the importance of leveraging Qatar’s financial strength and Pakistan’s strategic geographic position to build long-term economic resilience. Both countries expressed confidence that enhanced cooperation will contribute to regional stability and shared prosperity.
Experts noted that the renewed momentum in bilateral ties reflects a broader trend of Gulf states deepening economic engagement with South Asian nations, driven by diversification strategies and long-term investment horizons.
The session concluded with a joint statement reaffirming commitment to expanding cooperation and exploring new areas of partnership, including digital economy and skills development.
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باكستان وقطر تتفقان على تعزيز التعاون الاقتصادي والتجاري والاستثماري
مباشر: اتفقت باكستان ودولة قطر على تعزيز العلاقات الثنائية في مجالات الاقتصاد والتجارة والاستثمار، وذلك خلال الاجتماع السادس للجنة الوزارية المشتركة بين البلدين الذي عُقد الليلة الماضية في إسلام آباد، برئاسة وزير التجارة الباكستاني جام كمال خان ووزير التجارة والصناعة في قطر فيصل بن ثاني بن فيصل آل ثاني. n nوأوضح وزير التجارة الباكستاني أن الجانبين اتفقا على تفعيل فريق العمل المشترك للتجارة والاستثمار، بما يسهم في فتح آفاق جديدة للتعاون بين البلدين. وأضاف أن الا