PM Shehbaz arrives in Qatar as Pakistan pushes peace efforts

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Qatar on Thursday on an official visit, the second stop of his three-country tour, amid ongoing 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. During the visit, Prime Minister Sharif is expected to hold a bilateral meeting with Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, where discussions will focus on regional developments and Pakistan’s ongoing efforts for peace and stability in the region and beyond. The prime minister is 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.

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