Qatar's deputy prime minister arrives in Pakistan on official visit

Qatar's deputy prime minister arrives in Pakistan on official visit

Islamabad (Web Desk): Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani is visiting Pakistan today (Thursday).

According to a statement released by the foreign ministry, Foreign Minister (FM) Shah Mahmood Qureshi will hold talks with him, focusing on developments in Afghanistan and Pakistan-Qatar relations.

During the visit, Sheikh Al-Thani will call on other dignitaries as well.

“Pakistan and Qatar enjoy close, cordial ties rooted deep in shared faith and values. The two countries closely collaborate on regional and global issues of common interest,” the statement said.

Qatar is home to more than 200,000 hardworking Pakistani expatriates contributing to national development and economic progress of both countries.

The statement said that visit of the Qatar’s deputy prime minister will add momentum to bilateral cooperation and strengthen coordination on key regional and international issues.