Pakistan and Qatar Reaffirm Strategic Partnership in High-Level Bilateral Talks

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with his Qatari counterpart, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, on Tuesday to discuss bilateral relations and regional and global developments, according to an official statement.

The leaders reaffirmed the strong fraternal ties between Pakistan and Qatar and expressed satisfaction over the growing momentum in political, economic, and institutional cooperation.

Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Chief of Army Staff Syed Asim Munir, and other senior officials were also present at the meeting.

The discussions focused on enhancing cooperation in trade and investment, energy, defence, manpower and labour, and cultural exchanges. Both sides agreed on the need to accelerate collaboration in these sectors through a joint task force between the two countries.

They also emphasized implementing decisions made during previous high-level engagements, including those under the Joint Ministerial Commission and bilateral political consultations.

Regional issues, including developments in Gaza and wider Gulf security matters, were also on the agenda. Sharif appreciated Qatar’s constructive diplomatic efforts to promote dialogue and de-escalation in the region.

Both leaders underscored the importance of peaceful dispute resolution and adherence to international law, including the United Nations Charter, and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the strategic partnership between Pakistan and Qatar while maintaining close coordination on bilateral, regional, and international issues.