ISLAMABAD, Dec 27: Foreign Minister of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al-Thani called on President Gen Pervez Musharraf on Friday and delivered a message regarding the recently concluded annual summit of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries in Doha.

During the meeting, the president and the Qatari foreign minister exchanged views on the tense situation prevailing in the Middle East and Iraq.

They expressed concern at the possibility of a military action hoping that a peaceful solution will be found in accordance with the international law and principles of the United Nations Charter.

The Qatari foreign minister who was on a brief visit as the envoy of the Emir of Qatar, bin Khalifa Al-Thani, conveyed to the president best wishes and greetings of the Emir of Qatar.

He also extended an invitation on behalf of the Emir of Qatar to the president.

President Musharraf warmly reciprocated the greetings of the Emir and conveyed his thanks for sending his special envoy.

Earlier, Qatari FM held a separate meeting with Mr Kasuri in which bilateral relations, regional situation, Afghanistan, Middle East and Iraq were discussed.

The visiting foreign minister assured that the Qatari government would positively consider to invest in Pakistan and facilitate in providing more employment opportunities to Pakistan.

He also said that Pakistani firms would be welcome in the fields of infrastructure development and construction.

Mr Thani extended an invitation to Mr Kasuri to visit Qatar which was accepted.—APP