Islamabad: Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held a meeting with the President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Dr Arif Alvi, at the Presidential Palace, Aiwan-e-Sadr, yesterday. The meeting dealt with bilateral relations and means of enhancing them, particularly in the fields of economy, investment and energy. During the meeting, they also exchanged views on regional and international developments.
President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Dr Arif Alvi conferred ‘Nishan-e-Pakistan’ , Pakistan’s highest civil award, on H H the Amir, as an expression of the depth of the historical relations between Qatar and Pakistan.
The awarding ceremony held at the Presidential Palace “Aiwan-e-Sadr” in Islamabad, was attended by Their Excellencies members of the official delegation accompanying H H the Amir.
From the Pakistani side, the ceremony was attended by Their Excellencies ministers, senior officials and businessmen.
H H the Amir attended the luncheon banquet hosted by President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, in honour of His Highness and the accompanying delegation at the Presidential Palace, yesterday.
The banquet was attended by a number of Their Excellences Pakistani ministers and senior officials.
H H the Amir left Islamabad yesterday, ending a two-day state visit. H H the Amir was seen off upon departure at Nur Khan Airbase airport by Special Adviser to the Pakistani Prime Minister for Foreign Affairs Zulfi Bukhari, as well as a number of senior officials, Qatar’s Ambassador to Pakistan Saqr bin Mubarak Al Mansouri, Pakistan’s Ambassador to Qatar Syed Ahsan Raza Shah and Their Excellences members of the Qatari Embassy.
H H the Amir sent cables to President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Dr Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan, expressing deep thanks and appreciation for the hospitality and honour accorded to him and the accompanying delegation during the visit which allowed the exchange of views on issues of common concern and the review of solid bilateral relations as well as means to support and develop them in various fields for the good and the benefit of the two peoples.
H H the Amir also wished the President and the Prime Minister the best of health and happiness, and the friendly people of Pakistan further progress and prosperity.
