PM Shehbaz, Qatari counterpart discuss regional situation, reaffirm support for peace efforts

Qatar expresses support for Pakistan's mediation efforts aimed at ending US-Iran crisis through peaceful means

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday held a telephone conversation with Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, during which the two leaders exchanged views on the evolving regional situation and reaffirmed support for peace efforts in the region.

According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), the two leaders reviewed the progress of ongoing peace efforts and underscored the importance of constructive engagement by all parties to ensure their success.

“The prime minister expressed Pakistan’s sincere appreciation for Qatar’s continued and steadfast support for Pakistan’s peace initiatives, reaffirming the depth of the brotherly bonds between the two countries,” the statement said.

The statement added that PM Shehbaz conveyed his warm regards to Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and said he was looking forward to the Emir’s upcoming visit to Pakistan.

According to the PMO, the prime minister said the visit would help further strengthen and expand the enduring partnership between Pakistan and Qatar.

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received a telephone call, earlier today, from His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar.

During their warm and cordial conversation, the two… pic.twitter.com/BeABvGMDQv

— Prime Minister's Office (@PakPMO) May 10, 2026

Later, PM Shehbaz, in a post on X, shared details of his telephone conversation with his Qatari counterpart and said the Qatari premier “reaffirmed our shared commitment to support all ongoing efforts aimed at promoting lasting peace, stability and constructive dialogue across the region.”

I was delighted to receive a telephone call from my brother, H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the State of Qatar, earlier today.

We exchanged views on the evolving regional situation and reaffirmed our shared…

— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) May 10, 2026

Separately, the Qatari premier took to X, saying that he and PM Shehbaz "reviewed the relations of cooperation between the two countries and ways to support and enhance them."

He added that the two also "discussed the latest developments in the situation in the region, as well as Pakistan's mediation efforts aimed at de-escalation."

According to the post, the Qatari premier expressed his country's appreciation for Pakistan's efforts, "and all parties that have undertaken mediation and commendable endeavours that contributed to reaching a ceasefire between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran"

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Reaffirming Qatar's "full support for Pakistan's mediation efforts aimed at ending the crisis through peaceful means," Al Thani emphasised, "the necessity for all parties to respond to these efforts in a way that contributes to creating the appropriate conditions for progress in the negotiations."

He further added that this could help lead to an agreement that achieved sustainable peace in the region.

رئيس مجلس الوزراء وزير الخارجية @MBA_AlThani_ يجري اتصالا هاتفيا مع رئيس الوزراء الباكستاني

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أجرى معالي الشيخ محمد بن عبدالرحمن بن جاسم آل ثاني رئيس مجلس الوزراء وزير الخارجية، اتصالاً هاتفياً ، مع دولة السيد محمد شهباز شريف رئيس وزراء جمهورية باكستان… pic.twitter.com/GI83VTxGzg

— الخارجية القطرية (@MofaQatar_AR) May 10, 2026

Last week, PM Shehbaz and Al Thani had spoken over the phone, holding a "productive exchange of views" on the current regional situation. In the previous phone call, both premiers had reaffirmed their commitment to facilitate the ongoing peace efforts in the region.

The calls came in the wake of the ongoing United States and Israeli war on Iran, with a potential new round of negotiations hanging in the balance.

The US and Israel preemptively attacked Iran on February 28 and assassinated the Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In retaliation, Iran hit Israel with drones and missiles and also targeted US bases across the Gulf region. 

Later, Iran took control of the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow sea route and important transit way for oil, gas and cargo export and import in the region. 

Pakistan played an important role in peacebuilding and the ceasefire between Iran and the US.