Doha – The Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the State of Qatar have reaffirmed their commitment to resolving conflicts through peaceful and diplomatic means, a theme emphasized during a high-level meeting between the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, and Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.
The meeting, held in Doha, underscored the strategic and long-standing nature of the bilateral relationship between the two countries.
His Highness the Amir, in one of his official posts on his X account, emphasized the main conclusions of the conversation.
“In my meeting with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, we jointly emphasized the importance of strengthening diplomatic and peaceful channels for resolving conflicts and maintaining regional and international security,” he stated.
في اجتماعي مع رئيس الوزراء محمد شهباز شريف، أكدنا معا على أهمية تعزيز المسارات الدبلوماسية والسلمية لحل النزاعات، والحفاظ على أمن المنطقة والإقليم، وعبرت له باسمي واسم الشعب القطري عن تجديد شكرنا لباكستان حكومة وشعبا على تضامنهم المقدر مع قطر. pic.twitter.com/9MlMJjvK1A
— تميم بن حمد (@TamimBinHamad) September 12, 2025
This mutual outlook coincides with a period when global stability is challenged by complex and changing circumstances, which makes both Qatar and Pakistan central advocates of de-escalation and dialogue.
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Moment of Gratitude
The meeting was also a moment of deep gratitude, besides the communal belief in peace. The Amir used his platform to express his “renewed gratitude to the government and people of Pakistan for their valued solidarity with Qatar.”
This sentiment is a testament to the enduring bond between the two countries, which has been showcased during various significant periods of their shared history.
The joint statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that “Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif expressed his gratitude for Qatar’s role in supporting economic development in Pakistan, praising the presence of a large Pakistani community in the State of Qatar that acts as a bridge linking the two countries.”
The encounter between Sheikh Tamim and Prime Minister Sharif is not just a diplomatic courtesy but a strategic convergence between two powerful Islamic countries. Their mutual appeal to diplomacy and non-violent conflict management sends a strong signal to the international community.