KEY POINTS
- Pakistan, Qatar reaffirm strong bilateral and strategic ties during Doha talks
- Focus on trade, energy, defence and labour cooperation
- Joint task force mandated to accelerate bilateral collaboration
- Leaders stress implementation of prior high-level decisions
- Regional security issues, including Gaza, discussed
- Pakistan praises Qatar’s role in regional de-escalation
- Commitment reiterated to peaceful dispute resolution under UN Charter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday held talks with his Qatari counterpart Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani during an official visit to Doha, reaffirming the two countries’ commitment to deepen cooperation across a wide range of sectors.
Bilateral ties reviewed
According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, the meeting reviewed the overall trajectory of Pakistan–Qatar relations and exchanged views on key regional and international developments.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif meets with the Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Qatar H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani. pic.twitter.com/16Nec7PfX2
— Shehbaz Digital Media (@ShehbazDigital) February 24, 2026
Both leaders expressed satisfaction over what they described as growing momentum in political, economic and institutional engagement between Pakistan and Qatar.
The talks focused on expanding cooperation in trade and investment, energy, defence, labour mobility and cultural exchanges.
To fast-track progress, both sides agreed to mandate a joint task force to accelerate collaboration in these areas.
Pakistan-Qatar joint task force
The two sides also stressed the importance of implementing decisions taken during recent high-level engagements and through existing mechanisms such as the Joint Ministerial Commission and Bilateral Political Consultations.
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif meets Qatar PM Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman in Doha, discussing bilateral cooperation in trade, energy, defence, labour, and regional security, reaffirming strong strategic ties.#ShehbazSharif #QatarPakistan #Diplomacy #PakistanTV #PakistanTVglobal pic.twitter.com/72YiQF8FHp
— Pakistan TV (@PakTVGlobal) February 24, 2026
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Chief of the Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Tariq Fatemi were also present during the meeting.
Regional security discussed
Regional issues featured prominently in the discussions, including the situation in Gaza and broader Gulf security dynamics.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif appreciated Qatar’s diplomatic role in promoting dialogue and de-escalation in the region.
Both leaders underscored the need for peaceful resolution of disputes and adherence to international law, including the principles of the United Nations Charter.
The meeting concluded with a reaffirmation of the shared commitment to further strengthen the Pakistan–Qatar strategic partnership and to remain closely engaged on bilateral, regional and international issues.
