DOHA: President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday offered to expand collaboration with Qatar in defence and defence production, according to a statement issued by the President’s Secretariat.
He made the offer during a meeting with Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Doha.
The two leaders also reviewed ways to strengthen cooperation in political, economic and cultural sectors. President Zardari proposed enhancing cooperation in agriculture and food security.
The Qatari Amir said Qatar was proud of Pakistan and its achievements, and deeply valued the contribution of the Pakistani community to Qatar’s development.
The President extended warm greetings and best wishes on behalf of the government and people of Pakistan, expressing profound admiration for Qatar’s impressive development and the Amir’s visionary leadership.
Both leaders reaffirmed the historic and brotherly ties between Pakistan and Qatar—bonds founded on faith, mutual trust, and shared aspirations for peace, prosperity, and the progress of the Muslim Ummah.
The Amir expressed satisfaction at the recent Pakistan-Saudi Arabia defence agreement and said it was a welcome and timely step that should have happened earlier. He noted that Pakistan holds a unique position as a country maintaining strategic ties with China, the West, and the Gulf states at the same time.
On the occasion, President Asif Ali Zardari also proposed enhancing cooperation in agriculture and food security.
President Asif Ali Zardari met His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of Qatar. The President lauded Qatar’s role in the Doha talks on Afghanistan and reaffirmed commitment to deepen cooperation, including in defence. The Amir said he will visit Pakistan soon. pic.twitter.com/qiAYIyrxFy
— The President of Pakistan (@PresOfPakistan) November 5, 2025
The President lauded Qatar’s growing global role as a centre of dialogue and humanitarian diplomacy, and paid tribute to the Amir of Qatar’s leadership in advocating a ceasefire and humanitarian relief for the people of Gaza.
Reaffirming Pakistan’s unwavering solidarity, he recalled Pakistan’s strong condemnation of Israel’s aggression against Qatar and its continued diplomatic support for Qatar’s sovereignty at international fora.
Asif Ali Zardari welcomed enhanced Qatari investment in Pakistan and expressed confidence that bilateral collaboration would continue to grow.
President Zardari extended an invitation to the Qatari Amir to visit Pakistan, reaffirming.
He accepted the invitation and informed the president that he would visit Pakistan early next year.
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Pakistan’s Ambassador to Qatar were also present during the meeting.
Pakistan shares cordial ties with Qatar rooted in economic cooperation, defence, shared values, faith and culture. Qatar hosts a large Pakistani workforce.
