Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani. – File Photo

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Wednesday said that Pakistan attached great importance to its relations with Qatar and desired to further expand the existing cooperation in various fields.

In his meeting with Ambassador of Qatar, Sayar Bin Abdul Rahman Al-Mawdah at the PM House, the Prime Minister emphasized the need to exchange delegations at various levels between the two countries.

He said there existed great potential to enhance bilateral trade between the two countries which must be explored.

Gilani said Pakistan offered excellent investment opportunities in dimensional fields which would be explored by the businessmen from Qatar by taking advantage of the liberal investment environment in Pakistan.

The Prime Minister also mentioned the quick response of the Government of Qatar to the October 2005 earthquake, during the last year's floods and also providing assistance for the floods and rain affected people of Sindh.

The Ambassador of Qatar said the leadership of his country was desirous of further enhancing the existing ties between the two countries.

He acknowledged the services of Pakistani community making valuable contributions to the economic and social development of Qatar.

He also extended invitation to the Prime Minister on behalf of the Prime Minister of Qatar to visit the country.

The Ambassador expressed deep sorrow and grief on behalf of the government and people of Qatar on the demise of Begum Nusrat Bhutto.

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