Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said he held a “warm and constructive telephone conversation” with Qatar Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani.

“We exchanged views on our bilateral cooperation and the evolving situation in the Middle East, particularly the ongoing Pakistan-led peace efforts,” he said.

“We reaffirmed our steadfast commitment to dialogue and diplomacy as the only path to lasting peace and stability,” he added.