Islamabad: Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan HE Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif thanked the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani for the warm welcome and cordial meeting that took place at the Amiri Diwan today, April 16, 2026.
In a post on his official X account, he said: "I had a most warm and cordial meeting with my dear brother, HH the Amir, in Doha today. I thanked HH the Amir on behalf of the people of Pakistan for the exceptionally warm and generous gesture of sending Qatar's fighter jets to escort our aircraft as it entered Qatari airspace," noting the strength of bilateral relations.
دوحہ: 16 اپریل 2026.
— Prime Minister's Office (@PakPMO) April 16, 2026
وزیرِ اعظم محمد شہباز شریف کے دورہء قطر کے دوران وزیرِ اعظم کا شاندار استقبال ہوا.
قطر کی حدود میں داخل ہوتے ہی قطری فضائیہ کے لڑاکا طیاروں نے وزیرِ اعظم کے جہاز کو حفاظتی حصار میں ایئر پورٹ تک چھوڑا. وزیرِ اعظم نے قطری قیادت اور پائیلٹس کا اس شاندار… pic.twitter.com/Bup5TFIPdG
The Prime Minister confirmed that his meeting with HH the Amir discussed regional developments, particularly in the Gulf region, stressing the importance of de-escalation, dialogue, and enhanced international coordination to ensure security and stability.
He added that the meeting discussed bilateral ties and reaffirmed commitment to enhancing cooperation in key areas including security, defense, and energy, describing the talks as reflecting the depth of historical relations between the two countries.
HE Shehbaz Sharif also reiterated Pakistan's strong condemnation of attacks targeting Qatar and other countries in the region, and expressed full solidarity with the Qatari people.
