ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday extended heartfelt felicitations to the leadership and the people of Qatar on the occasion of their National Day, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to strengthen bilateral ties.
Addressing a ceremony to commemorate the National Day of the State of Qatar, the prime minister underlined deep solidarity and long-standing friendship between Pakistan and Qatar.
Prime Minister Shehbaz said Pakistan deeply resonates with the thoughts of Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, stressing that “the nation rises with you and stands with you.” He added that “the real strength of a nation lies in its people,” and praised Qatar’s focus on human development.
Shehbaz Sharif noted Qatar’s remarkable progress under its development framework Qatar National Vision 2030, saying the country has moved from successfully hosting the FIFA World Cup 2022 to playing a key role in peace mediation in conflict zones.
He called Qatar’s leadership “awe-inspiring,” and celebrated the strategic, multifaceted bonds between Pakistan and Qatar covering energy security, trade, investment, and vibrant people-to-people ties.
The PM also paid tribute to the large number of Pakistani citizens working in Qatar, acknowledging their dignified contributions to the country’s development.
He highlighted Qatar’s investments, particularly in renewable energy and other sectors, noting that these efforts not only benefit Qatar but also support shared economic interests.
Recalling his two visits to Qatar, first to express solidarity during Israeli aggression and later to attend the Arab-Islamic Summit, PM Shehbaz Sharif praised Qatar’s efforts for peace and stability, stating that Pakistan “deeply respects” Doha’s diplomatic initiatives.
He affirmed Pakistan’s solidarity with Qatar in pursuit of a “prosperous and interconnected region,” and prayed for the continued success of the State of Qatar on its “glorious journey toward peace, security and global leadership in development.”
Earlier, in his welcome note at the National Day reception, Ambassador of the State of Qatar, Ali Mubarak Ali Essa Al-Khater said Qatar greatly values its deep-rooted and brotherly ties with Pakistan and remains committed to further expanding cooperation across multiple sectors for the mutual benefit of both nations.