Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met with Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs, Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan bin Ali Al, in Doha to reaffirm Pakistan’s commitment to enhancing defense cooperation and bilateral collaboration. The leaders discussed defense and security cooperation, highlighting the strong historical ties between the two nations. Prime Minister Sharif expressed satisfaction with the existing collaboration between their armed forces, while Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister praised the professionalism of the Pakistan armed forces and expressed interest in deepening the defense partnership.

The discussions also touched upon regional developments, including the situations in Iran and Afghanistan. Both sides emphasized the importance of dialogue, de-escalation, and collective efforts to foster peace and stability in the region, reflecting a shared resolve to elevate their strategic partnership.

In a separate meeting, Qatar’s Minister of State on Foreign Trade, Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Sayed, met with Prime Minister Sharif to discuss increasing bilateral trade volumes and diversifying Pakistan’s exports to Qatar, focusing on agricultural products, food items, and value-added goods. Both ministers reviewed trade and economic cooperation, noting the positive momentum in Pakistan-Qatar relations.

They also reviewed the follow-up to the 6th Session of the Pakistan-Qatar Joint Ministerial Commission and committed to implementing agreed-upon decisions. Prime Minister Sharif highlighted Pakistan’s investment-friendly reforms and the role of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) in attracting foreign investment.

Dr. Al-Sayed, who also chairs the Pak-Qatar Joint Business Taskforce, reiterated Qatar’s interest in expanding economic cooperation and strengthening private sector linkages. Both sides agreed to convene a meeting of the task force during Ramadan to discuss concrete investment proposals for Qatari investment in Pakistan, underscoring their commitment to deepening trade, investment, and industrial collaboration.