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Prime Minister holds phone call with Pakistani Prime Minister

Published: 17 May 2026 - 07:13 pm | Last Updated: 17 May 2026 - 07:26 pm
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Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held a telephone call on Sunday with the Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, HE Mohammad Shahbaz Sharif.

Both sides reviewed bilateral relations and ways to support and strengthen them.

They also discussed the latest developments in the region, as well as Pakistan's mediation efforts aimed at de-escalating tensions in order to enhance security and stability in the region.

During the call, HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs expressed the State of Qatar's appreciation for the efforts of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and all parties involved in the mediation and good offices that contributed to reaching a ceasefire between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran.

His Excellency affirmed the State of Qatar's full support for the Pakistani mediation efforts aimed at ending the crisis through peaceful means, stressing the need for all parties to engage with these efforts in order to create the appropriate conditions for progress in the negotiations, leading to a comprehensive agreement that achieves sustainable peace in the region.