Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani is visiting Islamabad on Thursday, the Foreign Office said.

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi will hold talks with Sheikh Al-Thani focusing on developments in Afghanistan and Pak-Qatar relationship.

During the visit, the deputy prime minister will call on other dignitaries as well.

“The visit of Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani will add momentum to bilateral cooperation and strengthen coordination on key regional and international issues,” the Foreign Office said in a statement.

Pakistan and Qatar enjoy close, cordial ties rooted deep in shared faith and values.

The two countries closely collaborate on regional and global issues of common interest. Qatar is home to more than 200,000 hard working Pakistani expatriates contributing to national development and economic progress of both countries. ​