ISLAMABAD: Upon the conclusion of his two-day official visit to Qatar, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Thursday the two countries had a clear vision of future with new opportunities and greater awareness to improve bilateral ties and economic cooperation.

After his return to the country, the prime minister, in a tweet, expressed his gratitude to Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani “for the warm welcome and excellent hospitality”.

Mentioning two “noteworthy aspects” of his visit, Mr Sharif said Pakistan and Qatar had a clear vision of the future which offered new opportunities and avenues in a swiftly changing world.

“Second, there is a greater awareness of the need for upgrading the bilateral relations by making economic cooperation the pivot of bilateral ties.”

Published in Dawn, August 26th, 2022