Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Doha on Thursday as part of his three-nation visit aimed at intensifying Pakistan’s diplomatic outreach and promoting peace in the Middle East.
The premier’s arrival at Doha International Airport marked the second leg of his April 15-18 tour, following his visit to Saudi Arabia a day earlier, as Islamabad steps up efforts to engage key regional partners amid evolving geopolitical dynamics.
Upon arrival, the prime minister and his delegation were warmly received by Qatari Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al-Muraikhi. A smartly turned-out contingent of the Qatari Armed Forces presented a guard of honour, underscoring the significance of the visit.
In a gesture marking the occasion, Pakistani flags were displayed prominently at the airport and across parts of the Qatari capital, reflecting the close and friendly ties between the two countries.
During the visit, the prime minister is scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. The discussions are expected to focus on strengthening bilateral cooperation as well as an exchange of views on Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to support regional and global peace.
Senior members of the Pakistani delegation accompanying the prime minister include Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Tariq Fatemi, and the prime minister’s spokesperson for international media, Mosharraf Zaidi.
