Pakistan PM Discusses Middle East Situation with Saudi, Qatari Envoys

Tue Jun 24 2025
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday discussed the rapidly evolving situation in the Middle East with the ambassadors of Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

In a post on social media platform X, the Prime Minister said he met with the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and discussed the situation in the Middle East.

“I conveyed my prayers and good wishes for Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, as well as for my dear brother His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince & Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia,” he said.

The Prime Minister said Pakistan will continue to work closely with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for peace in the region through dialogue and diplomacy.

“I reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering solidarity with the brotherly people of Saudi Arabia,” he said.

Meanwhile, in another post on X, the Prime Minister said he met with the Ambassador of Qatar to express solidarity with the Amir and the brotherly people of Qatar following last night’s attacks.

“We pray for the safety and security of our Qatari brothers and sisters, and the entire region. Pakistan has always advocated dialogue and diplomacy as the only path to lasting peace in the Middle East,” he said.

Earlier, Pakistan expressed deep concern over the serious escalation in the regional security situation after attacks against the United States’ al Udeid Air base in Qatar.

In a statement, the Foreign Office said Pakistan strongly condemns the violations of the principle of respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries.

The Foreign Office urged adherence to fundamental principles of international law and called for exercise of restraint by all sides.

 

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