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Zahid Shahab Ahmed, University of New England (Australia) and Stuti Bhatnagar, Jawaharlal Nehru University (New Delhi, India) agreed to enhance bilateral trade from $800 million to 41 billion by encouraging private sector investment. 1 Pakistan and Qatar: Since Qatar’s independence in 1971, Pakistan has maintained cordial relations with Qatar. Relationships between the two were initiated through HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani’s visits to Pakistan in 1970s and 1980s followed by exchange visits by the Pakistani leadership. There have been frequent high-level meetings between the two countries, specifically on economic cooperation. Bilateral trade has increased since President Musharraf’s visit to Qatar in 2005. In 2005-06, bilateral trade between Pakistan and Qatar reached $529.06 million. 2 In the aftermath of the earthquake in Pakistan, Qatar sent relief goods of about $20 million and also operated several medical camps in the earthquake affected areas. 3 In June 2007, the Qatari finance minister signed several agreements plus a MoU in Islamabad. With a total value of $2 billion, these agreements envisaged among other things industrial zones and power projects. Pakistan expects a spurt in Qatari investment in the years ahead. Apart from a joint Ministerial Commission to oversee cooperation, a Joint Business Council has also been formed. Both countries are also in the process of reaching an agreement to implement the Qatar-Pakistan gas pipeline project. For this project, the Pakistani Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources has signed a MoU with Crescent Petroleum Company International Limited of Sharjah in 2000. The project is envisaged to also provide natural gas to India. At a state-level meeting in 2005, officials of both 1 “Pakistan, Kuwait to enhance bilateral trade to US$ 1 Bn”, Pakistan Times, February 21, 2004. 2 “Media delegation to visit Pakistan”, The Peninsula (Qatar), August 23, 2007 3 Leghari, F. GCC countries' response to Pakistan earthquake -- an evaluation (Dubai: Gulf Research Center, 2005) 277
Gulf States and the Conflict between India and Pakistan countries agreed for investment in the oil and gas sector. Pakistan and Qatar have signed a MoU to enhance Air Traffic and facilitate the travelling in 2004. Pakistan and Bahrain: Recently Prime Minster of Pakistan, Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, in a meeting with a visiting official from Bahrain, emphasized that stronger bonds of close friendship and cooperation between the two countries are deeply rooted in common faith and cultural values. 1 In 2006, Shaikh Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa visited Pakistan and met the Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz to cooperate in the areas of economic, defence and security, as well as both countries explored possibilities of a bilateral FTA. Trade turnover is relatively small but it has a growth potential, as in 2007 the bilateral trade reached to $250 million. 2 Therefore, a bilateral FTA would be an ideal move to uplift the scope of trade between the two countries. Drafts from both sides on proposed FTA agreement have been exchanged and a formal agreement is expected in the near future. Number of direct transport routs between two countries could be a measurement of the extent of bilateral relations. In this regard, a landmark Air Services Agreement (2004) was reached between the Gulf Air and Pakistan International Airlines to operate weekly flights from Bahrain to Lahore and Peshawar. Defence Cooperation Highlighting his government’s new security agenda, newly elected Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani states, “the new government’s key focus, unlike that of the General (ret.) Pervez Musharraf, will be on the countries of the Gulf”. 3 1 “Pak, Bahrain relations rooted in common faith, values: Gilani”, Associated Press of Pakistan, September 17, 2008. 2 Tanvir Ahmad Khan, "Gulf-Pakistan Relations: A Political Perspective", in Faryal Leghari (ed.) Gulf-Pakistan Strategic Relations (Dubai, Gulf Research Center, 2008): 23-50 3 Hasnat, Syed. “Pakistan and the Gulf: Redefining Security”, Middle East Institute, Washington D.C, June 12, 2008 278
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Gulf States and the Conflict between India and Pakistan<br />
countries agreed for investment in the oil and gas sector.<br />
Pakistan and Qatar have signed a MoU to enhance Air<br />
Traffic and facilitate the travelling in 2004.<br />
Pakistan and Bahrain: Recently Prime Minster of Pakistan,<br />
Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, in a meeting with a visiting official<br />
from Bahrain, emphasized that stronger bonds of close<br />
friendship and cooperation between the two countries are<br />
deeply rooted in common faith and cultural values. 1 In<br />
2006, Shaikh Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa visited Pakistan<br />
and met the Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz to cooperate in the<br />
areas of economic, defence and security, as well as both<br />
countries explored possibilities of a bilateral FTA. Trade<br />
turnover is relatively small but it has a growth potential, as<br />
in 2007 the bilateral trade reached to $250 million. 2<br />
Therefore, a bilateral FTA would be an ideal move to uplift<br />
the scope of trade between the two countries. Drafts from<br />
both sides on proposed FTA agreement have been<br />
exchanged and a formal agreement is expected in the near<br />
future.<br />
Number of direct transport routs between two countries<br />
could be a measurement of the extent of bilateral relations.<br />
In this regard, a landmark Air Services Agreement (2004)<br />
was reached between the Gulf Air and Pakistan<br />
International Airlines to operate weekly flights from Bahrain<br />
to Lahore and Peshawar.<br />
Defence Cooperation<br />
Highlighting his government’s new security agenda, newly<br />
elected Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani states, “the<br />
new government’s key focus, unlike that of the General (ret.)<br />
Pervez Musharraf, will be on the countries of the Gulf”. 3<br />
1 “Pak, Bahrain relations rooted in common faith, values: Gilani”,<br />
Associated Press of Pakistan, September 17, 2008.<br />
2 Tanvir Ahmad Khan, "Gulf-Pakistan Relations: A Political Perspective",<br />
in Faryal Leghari (ed.) Gulf-Pakistan Strategic Relations (Dubai, Gulf<br />
Research Center, 2008): 23-50<br />
3 Hasnat, Syed. “Pakistan and the Gulf: Redefining Security”, Middle East<br />
Institute, Washington D.C, June 12, 2008<br />
278
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