Doha, April 15 (QNA) - The State of Qatar and The Islamic Republic of Pakistan have held the inaugural meeting of a joint working group aimed at boosting trade and investment ties between the two countries.

The virtual meeting on Wednesday was co-chaired by HE Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Dr Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Sayed and HE Pakistan's Federal Minister of Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, with participation from representatives of key government bodies in both nations.

In his opening remarks, HE Dr Al Sayed said the meeting comes at a time of global economic uncertainty, with ongoing challenges affecting supply chains and international trade flows. He stressed the importance of strengthening economic cooperation to create new opportunities for mutual investment.

Officials noted that bilateral trade between Qatar and Pakistan reached USD 3.25 billion in 2025, reflecting steady growth in economic ties.

Both sides reaffirmed that relations are built on longstanding trust and cooperation, supported by high-level exchanges and a series of agreements and memoranda of understanding across multiple sectors.

Discussions focused on expanding collaboration in priority areas including infrastructure, food security, manufacturing, logistics supply chains, and the digital economy. The two countries also explored ways to improve the efficiency of trade flows, support exports, and enhance air and maritime connectivity.

Participants highlighted the role of the private sector and the joint business council in deepening commercial engagement, alongside efforts to increase joint investments and develop more resilient supply chains.

The meeting concluded with a commitment to continue joint coordination, with the aim of expanding bilateral trade, encouraging investment, and strengthening economic partnership in ways that support sustainable development in both countries. (QNA)