PM Shehbaz reaches Doha on two-day official visit

Upon arrival at airport, the Premier warmly welcomed by Qatari Minister of State Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Doha on Wednesday for a two-day official visit at the invitation of the Amir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.

Upon arrival at the airport, the Prime Minister was warmly welcomed by Qatari Minister of State Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi, along with Pakistan’s ambassador and other diplomatic staff, as reported by the PM Office Media Wing.

Federal ministers Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Mohammad Aurangzeb, Jam Kamal Khan, and Attaullah Tarar accompanied the Prime Minister during the visit.

In Doha, Shehbaz is scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Minister for Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, according to a curtain raiser issued by the Foreign Office.

The Prime Minister will also inaugurate the cultural exhibition “Manzar: Art and Architecture in Pakistan from 1940 to Present” on Thursday. The exhibition aims to showcase Pakistan’s rich cultural and architectural heritage and highlight the deep people-to-people connections between Pakistan and Qatar.

Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, the Prime Minister expressed his enthusiasm upon arriving in Doha, stating, "I look forward to a productive exchange of views with the Qatari leadership to further enhance our brotherly relations."

During his two-day official visit, PM Shehbaz addressed the 8th Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh, highlighting how investment can drive sustainable growth. Al Falih noted that this increased investment is “only the beginning of something very special.”

PM Shehbaz expressed optimism about ongoing projects and future collaborations, stating, “When I come back, I will have good news for the people of Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.” He highlighted the importance of this partnership for the broader Muslim community.

Saudi Arabia also announced an additional $600 million investment in Pakistan, increasing the total to $2.8 billion.

This development follows a productive meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, during which the number of memoranda of understanding (MoUs) was raised from 27 to 34.