F.P. Report
ISLAMABAD: President Dr. Arif Alvi Monday conferred Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military) on Commander Qatar Emiri Naval Forces, Staff Major General (Sea) Abdullah Bin Hassan Al-Sulaiti in a special investiture ceremony.
Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi NI (M) and senior officers also attended the ceremony held at Aiwan-e-Sadr.
Later, Commander Qatar Emiri Naval Forces called on the President.
President Alvi congratulated him and stated that Pakistan attached great importance to its brotherly relations with Qatar.
He 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 President underlined that Pakistan was very keen to diversify its export to Qatar, especially in the sectors of construction material, pharmaceuticals, engineering goods, medical equipment, sports goods and fabrics.
He underscored that Pakistan was 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.
Commander Qatar Emiri Naval Forces thanked the President and the Government of Pakistan on being awarded with Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military) and hoped that cooperation between the Navies of the two countries would continue to expand in future.
