Acting President Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has said Pakistan greatly values its relations with Qatar and underscored the importance of further expanding bilateral relations in the areas of mutual benefits.

He expressed these views while talking to the Ambassador of Qatar Ali Mubarak Ali Essa Al-Khater, who called on him, in Islamabad today.

The Acting President said both countries have great scope for increasing economic and trade relations. He urged Qatari companies to take advantage of the investment-friendly environment of Pakistan.

Appreciating Pakistan as a business-friendly country, the Ambassador said Qatar's Minister for Investment would soon visit Pakistan with his delegation to explore the possibilities of investment in various sectors that would help promote economic relations.

Regarding Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's recent visit to Qatar, the Ambassador hoped that the visit would further deepen investment ties between the two countries.