ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has thanked Qatar’s leadership for its strong support and endorsement of Pakistan’s peace initiatives aimed at de-escalation and the promotion of regional peace and stability.
He expressed his gratitude in a phone call with Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, on Sunday, according to a statement issued by the PM office’s media wing.
“During their warm and cordial conversation, the two leaders exchanged views on the evolving regional and international situation,” it said.
“The prime minister thanked the leadership of Qatar for its strong endorsement and support of Pakistan-led peace efforts aimed at de-escalation and promoting regional peace and stability,” the statement added.
It said that PM Shehbaz expressed his “deep appreciation for Qatar’s constructive role in regional diplomacy and for building a consensus in support of ongoing mediation efforts”.
Islamabad: May 17, 2026.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received a telephone call, this evening, from His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar.
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— Prime Minister’s Office (@PakPMO) May 17, 2026
Both leaders agreed on the importance of sustained coordination and dialogue among all stakeholders to effectively address shared challenges, according to the statement.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif conveyed his warm greetings and best wishes to Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and stated that he was looking forward to welcoming the Amir to Pakistan on an official visit very soon.
Both sides also agreed to maintain regular high-level contacts to ensure follow-up on the outcomes of their discussions.
Pakistan has continued diplomatic efforts to facilitate dialogue between Tehran and Washington and to de-escalate the ongoing conflict through diplomacy and dialogue.
Pakistan brokered a ceasefire between Tehran and Washington on April 8 that halted the war involving the United States, Israel, and Iran.
On April 11, Pakistan hosted high-stakes direct talks between the US and Iranian negotiators in Islamabad.
The Islamabad Talks concluded without a final agreement; however, they paved the way for further negotiations between Washington and Tehran to permanently resolve the conflict.
The war started after the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran on February 28, prompting retaliatory action from Tehran against Israel and the Gulf countries.
The confrontation also contributed to disruptions in maritime traffic around the Strait of Hormuz.
