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Pakistan, Qatar ink four agreements, MoUs  

By PPI
February 10, 2016

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Qatar have signed four agreements and Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) to increase cooperation in diverse fields between the two countries.

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani witnessed the signing ceremony held in Doha on Wednesday.

The most important agreement signed today is regarding import of LNG from Qatar. It was signed by Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and Chairman of Qatar Gas.

Under the agreement Pakistan will import 3.75 million tons of LNG annually from Qatar which will fulfill 20 percent need of Pakistan.

MoUs for enhancing bilateral cooperation with Qatar in Radio and TV, education, health and academic research were also signed.