Key Takeaways
- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited Qatar to personally convey condolences.
- The visit included a meeting with Qatar's Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
- PM Sharif praised the late Sheikh Hamad for his leadership and contributions.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif undertook a one-day visit to Doha on July 13 to personally convey condolences to the Qatari leadership following the passing of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former Emir of Qatar.
The visit was part of an official state mission where PM Sharif met with Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani at Lusail Palace in Doha. The meeting was attended by key Pakistani officials including PML-N President Nawaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, and Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar.
In his statement to the Qatari leadership, PM Sharif expressed heartfelt condolences on the passing of Sheikh Hamad. He paid tribute to the late Emir’s visionary leadership, statesmanship, and contributions to regional peace, stability, and development. The Prime Minister Office (PMO) released a statement highlighting these sentiments.
PM Sharif also recalled with deep appreciation the warm relations between Pakistan and Qatar, noting the many memorable visits by Sheikh Hamad to Pakistan over the years. He emphasized Pakistan’s steadfast solidarity with the Qatari leadership during this period of profound grief.
The visit was part of a broader diplomatic effort aimed at strengthening ties between Pakistan and Qatar. The PMO statement also mentioned that Prime Minister Sharif conveyed his condolences on behalf of the people and government of Pakistan to the leadership and people of the state of Qatar.
Sheikh Tamim received PM Sharif with an open heart, acknowledging the close relationship between both nations. The meeting was marked by mutual respect and a shared commitment to regional cooperation and stability.
The visit concluded with prayers for the highest ranks in memory of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, reflecting the deep bond between Pakistan and Qatar.
