Qatar Chamber explores strengthening ties with Islamabad Chamber
This came during a meeting between Dr. Mohamed bin Jawhar Al Mohamed, Board Member of Qatar Chamber, and Nasir Mansoor Qureshi, President of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry, held on the sidelines of the Pakistan International Property Exhibition, which took place on Friday and Saturday, July 25–26, 2025, at Holiday Inn Doha.
Dr. Mohammed bin Johar Al Mohammed and Nasser Mansour Qureshi toured the exhibition, during which they explored its various sections and learned about the products and services offered by the participating Pakistani companies.
Dr. Al Mohamed praised the strong fraternal relations between the State of Qatar and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, especially in the economic and commercial fields.
He pointed out that bilateral relations have witnessed significant development in recent years, particularly in trade and investment.
The volume of trade exchange between Qatar and Pakistan reached about QR12.7bn in 2024.
This reflects the strength of economic ties and the great potential for expanding cooperation.
He emphasized the vital role of the private sector in driving cooperation between the two countries, calling on businesspeople from both sides to capitalize on available opportunities and strengthen communication to establish strategic partnerships across various sectors.
Dr. Al Mohamed also highlighted Qatar's attractive investment climate, modern infrastructure, and investment-friendly legislation, which make it an ideal destination for foreign investments.
He invited Pakistani investors to explore the promising opportunities in the Qatari market.
For his part, Nasir Mansoor Qureshi praised the strong ties between the two countries across various sectors, particularly in economy and trade.
He also commended the distinguished relationship between Qatar Chamber and ICCI and the mutual desire to strengthen and develop it in ways that reflect positively on bilateral trade relations.
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