The unique historical relations between Qatar and Pakistan are based on strong foundations and cooperation, Qatari Ambassador Sheikh Saud Al-Abd al-Rahman al-Thani's speech at the Qatar National Day Celebration

Islamabad. December 8 (APP): Ambassador of Qatar to Pakistan, Sheikh Saud Al-Abdul Rehman Al-Thani, has said that the unique historical relations between Qatar and Pakistan are based on strong foundations and cooperation. Significant progress has been made, we are keen to further strengthen and develop the existing relations between the two brotherly countries.

Addressing the participants of the Qatar National Day celebrations in Islamabad, he said that Qatar attaches great importance to its brotherly relations with Pakistan and is keen to further strengthen the existing relations between the two brotherly countries. We wish that bilateral relations will develop further in the future, talking about economic relations, he said that during the recent visit of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to Doha, Qatar announced an investment of 3 billion dollars in Pakistan.

The Emir of Qatar emphasized the importance of fraternal and strategic relations between the two countries and expressed his desire to expand economic partnership by promoting trade exchanges and investments through the Qatar Investment Authority. The Ambassador of Qatar added that we have doubled the number of Pakistanis working in Qatar and now there are about 210,000 Pakistanis living in Qatar and contributing to the development of Qatar. Appreciate the character.

He said that the government of Qatar has decided to gradually increase the number of Pakistanis working in Qatar. He said that in February 2021, Qatar Petroleum entered into a long-term contract with Pakistan State Oil Company Limited for the supply of 3 million tons of liquefied natural gas per year, to meet Pakistan's LNG needs. Emphasizes determination. Moreover, Qatar's Global Education Foundation 'Education Above All' has partnered with the Asia Development Bank to provide primary level education to 960,000 out-of-school children in Pakistan over the next four years, he said.

He added that the new partnership is part of a joint effort to provide primary level education to the country's most disadvantaged children. It is noteworthy that Education Above All has already contributed to the education of about 1.3 million out-of-school children in Pakistan through various projects implemented since 2012 in collaboration with various partners and through this The volume of assistance is 124 million dollars.

Referring to Pakistan's support in the recent floods, he said that Qatar was among the countries that responded immediately to help the flood victims in Pakistan two months ago and sent medical and humanitarian aid through planes. The relief teams were also busy in the flood affected areas. Explaining the background of Qatar National Day, he said that this day is a great occasion where the people of Qatar show harmony, solidarity and unity in the sense of love for their homeland, loyalty to their ancestors and remembering their unforgettable sacrifices. demonstrate.

He said the celebration of Qatar's National Day this year is particularly important, as Qatar is hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup. It is an opportunity for Qatari people to show their unity and culture to the world. He added that the 2022 FIFA World Cup tournament has highlighted Qatar's cultural identity, economic, security and administrative capabilities and its outstanding achievements in all fields.

We are grateful for the support and appreciation for our success in organizing this major global event. He said that the 2022 FIFA World Cup tournament in Qatar brought people together and united the feeling and confirmed that the world can unite to face the great challenges that threaten all of humanity. .

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