Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Qatar on Thursday on a one-day visit to express solidarity with the Qatari government and the Qatari people following the Israeli air strikes in residential areas of the Qatari capital Doha.

At Doha Airport, he was received by Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Sheikh Saud bin Abdul Rahman bin Hassan Al Thani.

During his visit to Doha, the prime minister will meet with Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.

The prime minister will express solidarity with the Qatari Emir and the people of Qatar in the wake of the unjustified Israeli aggression on Qatar in blatant violation of international laws.

The prime minister will also convey to the Qatari leadership that Qatar and Pakistan share longstanding, fraternal ties rooted in shared faith and values, and that Pakistan always stood by Qatar in challenging times and will continue to do so.

Their meeting will also include consultations on Israel’s unwarranted attacks on various countries in the region, its ongoing aggression, and efforts to establish peace in the region.

The visit underscores Pakistan’s unwavering support for the security and sovereignty of Qatar and its commitment to peace and stability in the Middle East.

The prime minister is accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar and Special Assistant Tariq Fatemi.