Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a detailed meeting with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, on Thursday, during which both leaders discussed the evolving situation in the Gulf amid the Iran conflict.

According to a statement, the two sides exchanged views on regional peace and stability, with particular emphasis on reducing tensions, strengthening cooperation, and underscoring the importance of dialogue and diplomacy to de-escalate the situation.

The prime minister strongly condemned recent attacks on Qatar and other regional countries, expressing Pakistan’s full solidarity with the people and leadership of Qatar.

He said Pakistan stood firmly with its “brotherly people” in Qatar and reaffirmed Islamabad’s commitment to peace and stability in the region.

Both leaders reviewed the full spectrum of bilateral relations and expressed a common resolve to enhance cooperation in key areas, including security, defence, and energy.

Prime Minister Sharif also appreciated Qatar’s warm hospitality, saying it reflected the deep and longstanding fraternal ties between the two countries.

Arrival in Doha

Earlier, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Qatar on Thursday on an official visit, the second stop of his three-country tour, as part of Islamabad’s diplomatic efforts to revive US-Iran talks.

On arrival in Doha, Prime Minister Shehbaz was warmly received by senior Qatari officials.

The prime minister earlier held detailed discussions in Saudi Arabia, where he briefed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman about the progress on Islamabad’s efforts to defuse tensions in the region.

Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi, welcomed the prime minister and the accompanying Pakistani delegation at Doha International Airport.

A ceremonial guard of honour was presented by the Qatar Armed Forces in recognition of the visiting delegation.

The airport and parts of Doha city were decorated with Pakistani flags on the occasion, reflecting the close ties between the two countries.

The prime minister was accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, Special Assistant Tariq Fatemi, and the prime minister’s spokesperson for international media Musharraf Zaidi.