Afridi, Qatar's PM Discuss Positive Role Of Pakistani Diaspora In State

Minister of State for Interior, Shehryar Khan Afridi had a meeting with Prime Minister of Qatar, Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani and discussed matters of mutual interest and positive role of Pakistani diaspora in the State.

ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 30th Oct, 2018 ) :Minister of State for Interior, Shehryar Khan Afridi had a meeting with Prime Minister of Qatar, Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani and discussed matters of mutual interest and positive role of Pakistani diaspora in the State.

The Minister, who attended inaugural ceremony of 12th edition of International Exhibition Milipol Qatar-2018, expressed his desire to further enhance bilateral cooperation in all spheres with Qatar.

He also handed over a letter of thanks from Prime Minister Imran Khan, which was a response to a letter earlier sent by Qatari Prime Minister greeting Imran Khan on his appointment as Prime Minister of Pakistan.

The exhibition is an annual event and focuses on Homeland Security and Civil Defence and is currently being held from October 29 to 31 at Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre, he said this while addressing a passing out parade ceremony of ASPs here.

The Minister's visit to Qatar was the first visit undertaken by a Pakistani minister after formation of the new government.

Shehryar Afridi along with Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani, who is also Minister of Interior took a tour of the exhibition and visited different exhibitors from around the world.

They were also accompanied by visiting ministers and dignitaries from other participating countries. The minister showed keen interest in exhibitors dealing in smart cities, civil defence and cyber crime etc.

Shehryar Afridi also met with Dr Khalid bin Mohamed Al Attiyah, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence of Qatar on sidelines of the Conference.

He also met with a number of ministers and head of delegations from other countries. He also had a meeting with Staff Major General Saad Bin Jassim Al Khulaifi, the Director General of Public Security and Chief of Police of of Qatar.

Afridi discussed issues related to Pakistani diaspora in Qatar. The Chief of Police expressed his desire to meet and cooperate with Pakistani civil agencies.

The minister said a team comprising heads of Pakistani civil agencies including FIA and Police may visit Qatar shortly to find linkages and areas of cooperation related to internal security and share good practices.

Shehryar Afridi also met with members of Pakistani community residing in Qatar and met with various segments of diaspora in Doha including a women's group and listened totheir grievances and instructed the Embassy officials toresolve them.