Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received a telephone call from His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, this afternoon.
During their most warm and cordial conversation, His Highness the Amir congratulated the Prime Minister on Pakistan’s successful diplomatic efforts that led to the historic signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between the U.S. and Iran. He appreciated the Prime Minister’s leadership, and expressed Qatar’s full support for Pakistan’s peace efforts.
The Prime Minister thanked His Highness the Amir for Qatar’s consistent and steadfast support in the peace efforts, which had succeeded, thanks to the untiring efforts of Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir as well as the important roles played by brotherly countries, including Qatar.
Both leaders expressed satisfaction with the first round of technical level talks held in Burgenstock and stated that positive momentum must continue so that negotiations could be successful. In this regard, the two leaders agreed that it would be important to safeguard the talks from detractors.
His Highness the Amir of Qatar also conveyed his deep condolences over the tragic death of a Pakistani national in the tragic fire incident in Barzan gas facility in Ras Laffan Industrial City. While appreciating His Highness the Amir for his concern, the Prime Minister praised the Qatari leadership for generously hosting the Pakistani diaspora in Qatar, that now exceeds over 300,000.
While fondly recalling his visits to Doha earlier this year, the Prime Minister reiterated his invitation to His Highness the Amir to undertake a visit to Pakistan soon. In response, His Highness expressed his willingness to visit Pakistan later this year, to discuss bilateral cooperation and regional developments.
Both leaders agreed to continue close coordination between the two countries in the coming days.
