Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s meeting with the Foreign Minister of Qatar on the sidelines of Antalya Diplomacy Forum, 18 June 2021

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi met with Foreign Minister of Qatar Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani on the sidelines of Antalya Diplomacy Forum on 18 June 2021.

The two Foreign Ministers exchanged views on the excellent bilateral relations between the two countries and on the evolving developments in the region. They agreed to continue engaging on matters of mutual interest.

Foreign Minister Qureshi acknowledged the constructive and supportive role played by Qatar in the Afghan peace process and reiterated Pakistan’s support for Intra-Afghan negotiations. Both Foreign Ministers discussed the current status of the Afghan peace process and agreed to continue playing a facilitating role.

Pakistan and Qatar enjoy close, cordial ties based on mutual trust and understanding. The bilateral relationship is broad-based and multifaceted, covering diverse fields including political, trade, commercial, defence, people-to-people contacts and cultural exchanges.

Islamabad
18 June 2021

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