ISLAMABAD, FEB 25 (DNA) – President Arif Alvi has said Pakistan is keen to diversify its export to Qatar especially in the sectors of construction material, pharmaceuticals, engineering goods, medical equipment, sports goods and fabrics.

Talking to Commander Qatar Emiri Naval Forces Staff Maj Gen (Sea) Abdullah Bin Hassan Al-Sulaiti in Islamabad on Monday, he underscored that Pakistan is very conducive for foreign investment. He invited Qatari investors to invest in Pakistan in various sectors especially tourism.

The President also appreciated Qatar’s decision to extend visa on arrival facility for Pakistanis and its approval for employment of 100,000 workers from Pakistan.

The President appreciated the regular participation of Qatar Emiri Naval Forces in Pakistan Navy exercises “AMAN”.

He noted with satisfaction that both the Navies were in regular interaction and emphasized the need to further enhance operational interaction between the two Navies.

The Commander Qatar Emiri Naval Forces thanked the President and the Government of Pakistan on being awarded with Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military) and hoped that cooperation between the Navies of the two countries will continue to expand in future.

Earlier, President Dr. Arif Alvi conferred Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military) upon Commander Qatar Emiri Naval Forces Staff Maj Gen (Sea) Abdullah Bin Hassan Al-Sulaiti in a special investiture ceremony held at Aiwan-e-Sadr in Islamabad.

Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi and senior officers were also present in the ceremony.=DNA

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