Chairman Senate Meets High-level Qatari Delegation, Calls For Enhanced Trade, Investment Ties
ISLAMABAD, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 23rd Aug, 2026) Chairman Senate, Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani here on Sunday held a meeting with a high-level Qatari delegation led by Sheikh Nayef Bin Eid Al Thani, prominent businessman and senior member of the Royal Family of Qatar.
The Chairman Senate warmly welcomed the delegation and highlighted the longstanding brotherly relations between Pakistan and Qatar. He stressed the need to further deepen bilateral relations through enhanced trade, investment, and socio-political cooperation.
The Chairman Senate briefed the delegation about his initiative, the Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference (ISC), being held under the relevant theme of “Peace, Security and Development” in the contemporary global environment. He appreciated the participation of the Honourable Speaker of Qatar in the ISC held in the Federal capital.
He appreciated Pakistan’s constructive role in promoting peace and dialogue at the global and regional levels and highlighted the significance of the Makkah Accord in fostering unity, peace, and stability among Muslim countries.
He also acknowledged Sheikh Nayef Bin Eid Al Thani’s entrepreneurial vision and role in strengthening economic and trade ties between Pakistan and Qatar.
The Chairman Senate invited Qatari investors to explore opportunities in Pakistan, particularly in tourism, agriculture, energy, and other sectors of mutual interest.
Sheikh Nayef Bin Eid Al Thani thanked the Chairman Senate for the warm hospitality and appreciated Pakistan’s efforts in promoting peace, dialogue, development, and regional cooperation. He expressed hope for the Makkah Accord to contribute to greater regional stability, security, and unity within the Muslim world.
The Qatari delegation expressed interest in exploring investment opportunities in Pakistan and emphasized the importance of further strengthening bilateral ties through trade, investment, and enhanced cooperation. They also highlighted the need to facilitate the Pakistani diaspora in Qatar.
Advisor to Chairman Senate and Ambassador of ISC, Ms. Misbah Khar, was also present during the meeting.
