DOHA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held an important meeting with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, where they discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral relations and addressed key global developments.
According to an official statement, the meeting was attended by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Tariq Fatemi.
During the discussions, both leaders focused on enhancing bilateral relations, particularly in areas of trade, investment, energy, defence, manpower, and cultural cooperation. They emphasized the importance of accelerating cooperation in these sectors, with an agreement to establish a joint task force to facilitate and expedite collaborative efforts.
The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to furthering the longstanding fraternal ties between Pakistan and Qatar. They expressed satisfaction with the increasing momentum in political, economic, and institutional collaborations between the two nations.
The meeting also highlighted the significance of following through on decisions made during recent high-level interactions, including the establishment of the Joint Ministerial Commission and the bilateral political consultations. Both sides agreed that these institutional mechanisms would play a crucial role in deepening and expanding their relationship.
In addition to bilateral matters, regional issues were also discussed. The leaders delved into the ongoing situation in Gaza and broader security concerns in the Gulf region. Prime Minister Sharif acknowledged and praised Qatar’s constructive diplomatic efforts to foster negotiations and ease tensions in the region, stressing the importance of continued dialogue for peace and stability.
Both leaders underscored the necessity of peaceful conflict resolution and reiterated their commitment to upholding international law, particularly the principles enshrined in the United Nations Charter.
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