The two ministers reaffirm their commitment to strengthening fraternal ties between Pakistan and Qatar
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar (left) and Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi. Photo: Files
Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi, on Thursday welcomed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to Doha in a call with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ishaq Dar.
Dar, who is currently in Saudi Arabia to participate in the extraordinary open-ended ministerial meeting of the Executive Committee of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), received a phone call from Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, during the call, Minister Al-Khulaifi welcomed Prime Minister Shehbaz’s recent visit to Doha, highlighting its positive impact on Pakistan-Qatar relations. He expressed Qatar’s desire to elevate bilateral relations to new heights, a sentiment warmly shared by Dar.
Dar also expressed gratitude to Qatari leaders for the warm welcome and hospitality extended to Prime Minister Shehbaz and his delegation during their visit to Doha on February 23-24.
“The two leaders discussed a range of bilateral issues and exchanged views on regional and international issues of common concern. Both reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening fraternal ties between Pakistan and Qatar,” the statement added.
Prime Minister Shehbaz held a “warm and productive” meeting with the Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, in Doha, with discussions covering bilateral cooperation and regional developments.
The two leaders held in-depth discussions on bilateral relations and exchanged views on regional and international developments. They reaffirmed the strong fraternal ties between Pakistan and Qatar and expressed satisfaction with the growing momentum of political, economic and institutional engagement.
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Discussions focused on strengthening cooperation in the areas of trade and investment, energy, defense, labor mobility and cultural collaboration. The two sides also agreed to activate a joint working group to accelerate cooperation in these sectors.
Both countries stressed the importance of implementing decisions taken during recent high-level engagements and institutional mechanisms, including the Joint Ministerial Commission and bilateral political consultations, to ensure tangible progress.
Regional issues, including the evolving situation in Gaza and the broader security dynamics in the Gulf, were also discussed. The Prime Minister appreciated Qatar’s constructive diplomatic efforts to promote dialogue and de-escalation in the region.
