Qatar Expresses Full Support for Pakistan’s Peace Efforts

Islamabad: Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has expressed his country’s full support for Pakistan’s peace efforts. He conveyed these sentiments during a telephone call to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

According to Radio Pakistan, 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 United States and Iran. He appreciated the Prime Minister’s leadership. The Prime Minister thanked 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 said the 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.

The Amir of Qatar also conveyed his deep condolences over the tragic death of a Pakistani national in the tragic fire incident at the Barzan gas facility in Ras Laffan Industrial City. While appreciating the Amir for his concern, the Prime Minister praised the Qatari leadership for generously hosting the Pakistani diaspora in Qatar that now exceeds 300,000.

While fondly recalling his visits to Doha earlier this year, Shehbaz Sharif reiterated his invitation to Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to undertake a visit to Pakistan soon. In response, the Amir 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.