ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Qatar on Thursday reaffirmed their commitment to facilitating ongoing efforts to ensure lasting peace in the region.
The affirmation came during a phone call between Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Qatar Shiekh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, on Thursday, according to a statement issued by the PM House’s media wing.
During the conversation, which the PM house described as warm and cordial, the two leaders held a productive exchange of views on the current regional situation.
“Both sides reaffirmed their strong commitment to facilitating ongoing efforts to ensure lasting peace in the region,” it said.
Islamabad: May, 7 2026.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received a telephone call this evening, from His Excellency Shiekh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the State of Qatar.
During their warm and cordial conversation,… pic.twitter.com/8uR7yaxGwM— Prime Minister’s Office (@PakPMO) May 7, 2026
PM Sharif, recalling his recent visit to Doha on 16 April, said that his meetings with Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and the rest of the Qatari leadership were helpful in developing a consensus for the peace efforts.
The Prime Minister said that the people of Pakistan are looking forward to an early visit by the Amir of Qatar, at a mutually convenient time, noting that such a visit would further strengthen and deepen bilateral relations.
The Qatari Prime Minister expressed appreciation for Pakistan’s continued efforts to promote peace and stability in the region. He also assured that Qatar would continue to support Pakistan’s diplomatic initiatives aimed at ensuring peace and stability in the Middle East.
Both leaders agreed to maintain close communication and coordination on all issues of mutual interest.
Earlier, Pakistan’s Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said that Islamabad remained hopeful a US-Iran agreement would be reached “sooner rather than later”, amid Pakistan-led diplomatic efforts to end the Middle East conflict through diplomacy and negotiations.
Speaking during the press briefing, spokesperson Andrabi said Pakistan would welcome any settlement reached between Washington and Tehran, regardless of where the agreement was finalised.
“If an agreement is reached in Pakistan, it would be an honour for us,” Andrabi remarked, while reiterating Islamabad’s support for dialogue and diplomacy to ensure lasting peace and stability in the region.
The Foreign Office spokesperson also said he could not say whether the draft of the agreement would be one page or longer.
On Wednesday, Axios, while citing official sources, reported that the US expects it is moving closer to a preliminary agreement with Iran to end the war.
