PM Shehbaz lands in Qatar on 2-day official visit to explore new avenues of cooperation

Published February 23, 2026
Qatari Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Muhammad bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi received Prime Minister Shehbqz Sharif at Hammad International Airport on Monday. — Photo courtesy PMO
Qatari Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Muhammad bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi received Prime Minister Shehbqz Sharif at Hammad International Airport on Monday. — Photo courtesy PMO
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrives in Qatar on Monday. — Screengrab via PTV News/X
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrives in Qatar on Monday. — Screengrab via PTV News/X
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrives in Qatar on Monday. — Screengrab via PTV News/X
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrives in Qatar on Monday. — Screengrab via PTV News/X

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reached Qatar on Monday night on a two-day official visit, state-run PTV News reported.

He was received by Qatari Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Muhammad bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi, Pakistan’s Ambassador to Qatar Muhammad Aamer and other diplomatic staff at King Hammad International Airport, a post by PTV News on social media platform X said.

The premier is accompanied by Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar and his aide, Tariq Fatemi, according to the post.

Earlier, the Foreign Office (FO) said the premier would meet the Qatari emir during the visit.

The visit is being undertaken at the invitation of Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the FO said in a press release.

During his visit, PM Shehbaz will hold a bilateral meeting with Sheikh Tamim, “covering the entire spectrum of bilateral relations, including political engagement, economic collaboration, energy partnership, and people-to-people exchanges”, the FO added.

“The two sides will also explore new avenues of cooperation, particularly in the areas of trade, investment, energy, infrastructure development, and manpower export.”

The FO highlighted that both countries shared a “longstanding partnership characterised by mutual trust and close coordination at regional and international forums”.

“The visit will also provide an opportunity for both leaderships to exchange views on regional and global developments of mutual interest, reaffirming their resolve to work closely for peace, stability, and prosperity in the region,” the statement added.

“The visit reflects the deep-rooted fraternal ties between the two countries and underscores their shared commitment to further strengthening multifaceted cooperation,” the FO noted.

Qatar and Pakistan share strong diplomatic ties, rooted in their shared faith and values.

PM Shehbaz undertook two visits to Doha in September 2025 — one to express solidarity after Israeli attacks on the country and a second to attend a joint summit of the Arab League and Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).

He had held meetings with the Qatari emir on both occasions, reaffirmed Pakistan’s “all-out support and solidarity” for the Gulf state.

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