Pakistan appreciates Qatar’s LNG support, calls for stronger energy cooperation

Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik expressed Pakistan’s appreciation to Qatar for its timely support in securing LNG supplies and emphasised the importance of enhancing coordination for future energy cooperation, particularly in the area of strategic storage.

As per a statement, the minister held a meeting with the Ambassador of Qatar to Pakistan, Ali bin Mubarak Al-Khater, at the Petroleum Division on Thursday.

The minister noted that Pakistan greatly valued Qatar’s cooperation, which reflected the strong brotherly ties between the two countries.

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The minister shared that he remained in constant contact with Qatar’s Minister of Energy, Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, and coordinated closely regarding LNG vessels, due to which two LNG cargoes successfully reached Pakistan.

Malik said that Pakistan will continue to coordinate closely with Qatar to ensure uninterrupted LNG supplies and emphasised that Pakistan’s preference is to secure supplies from friendly brotherly countries through necessary approvals, without risking any loss of life or property.

“Efforts are underway to secure additional gas supplies in view of national energy requirements,” he said.

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During the meeting, Al-Khater reaffirmed Qatar’s unwavering support for Pakistan and stated that the State had directed him to extend all possible facilitation to Pakistan in meeting its energy needs.

The ambassador also expressed appreciation for Pakistan’s mediation efforts and its constructive role in promoting peace and stability in the region.

Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen Pakistan-Qatar energy cooperation and agreed to maintain close coordination to ensure stable and reliable LNG and energy supplies in the future, the press release concluded.