Private sector keen to promote ties with Qatar

November 6, 2018: Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) vice president Tariq Haleem has said “Pakistan is enjoying excellent economic and trade relations with Qatar, which are long lasting and continuously improving fast with the growing understanding between the leadership and people of both the countries.”

He said during a meeting with Pakistan Business Forum Doha (PBFD) in Doha, which was attended by a Pakistani businessmen delegation as well as PBFD members.

Haleem said Pakistan offers “substantial possibilities” for LPG imports every year. “We have a big requirement of LPG to support the poor man and Qatar can help in this regard.”

Mohamed Idrees Anwar, president, PBFD acknowledged that the “two countries possess great potential for promoting joint ventures with the Qatari counterparts in the wake of ongoing blockade. This could be identified and finalized particularly in export of food items, building material, medicines and chemicals,” Gulf Times reported.

He thanked the visiting delegation and said that “the visit would help in further exploring trade promotion opportunities and transform brotherly relations into a sustainable and economic partnership”.

(APP)