Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Qatar for a day visit to express “solidarity and regional unit” after Israeli air attacks went to residential areas in Doha earlier this week.
On Tuesday, Israel launched an air attack against Hamas leaders in Doha, expanding military actions that have oscillated in the Middle East to include the Arab State of the Gulf where the Palestinian group has long had its political base.
According to Hamas sources, the group representatives were attacked while discussing the proposal of the president of the United States, Donald Trump, of a high fire in Gaza.
Qatar condemned the attack as “coward” and called it a flagrant violation of international law.
Upon arrival, Prime Minister Shehbaz was received by the Vice Prime Minister of Qatar and the Minister of Defense Affairs Sheikh Saoud Bin Abdulrahman Bin Hassan Al Thani, administered by the State Pakistan radio reported.
“Prime Minister Shehbaz, accompanied by the Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ishaq Dar, and a high -level delegation, will meet with EMIR Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al thani of Qatar to transmit the sympathies and support of Islamabad to the state of the Gulf today,” said a statement from the foreign office (FO) today.
“The visit underlines Pakistan’s unwavering support for the security and sovereignty of Qatar and his commitment to peace and stability in the Middle East,” said the statement.
According to the State Associated Press of PakistanPrime Minister Shehbaz and Qatar Emir meeting “will also include consultations on the unjustified attacks of Israel against several countries of the region, their continuous aggression and efforts to establish peace in the region.”
Doha and Egypt have also been fundamental in the attempts supported by the United States to hammer a fire in Gaza, and have been working tirelessly to help ensure an agreement that would see the prisoners released on both sides.
Qatar and Pakistan share strong diplomatic ties, rooted in their faith and shared values.
Earlier this month, the two countries reaffirmed their commitment to regional peace and stability during a meeting between Pakistan’s main military official, General Sahir Shamshad Mirza and Qatar’s military leadership during his visit to Qatar.
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