Qatari Emir departs after two-day official visit to Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Emir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Sunday departed after the conclusion of his two-day official visit to Pakistan.

The Emir of Qatar and his delegation was seen off by Special Assistant to PM on Overseas Pakistanis Syed Zulfiqar Abbas Bukhari and other high civil and military officials at the Nur Khan airbase.

Prior to his departure, Pakistan Air Force officials briefed the Emir of Qatar about the JF-17 Thunder aircraft. The Emir of Qatar took keen interest in the multi-role fighter aircraft.

Upon his arrival on Saturday, the Qatari Emir was warmly received by Prime Minister Imran Khan. Accompanied by a high-level delegation comprising key ministers and senior officials, the Qatari Emir was visiting Pakistan on the invitation of Prime Minister Imran Khan.

During his stay, the Emir held talks with the prime minister and met President Dr Arif Alvi. The president also conferred Nishan-i-Pakistan upon the Qatari Emir in a special investiture ceremony.

During his visit, the two sides discussed ways and means of building a robust and mutually beneficial economic partnership.

Pakistan and Qatar also signed memorandums of agreement for enhanced bilateral cooperation in different areas.