Pakistan-Qatar ties being transformed into an enduring partnership: COAS

• Gen Bajwa meets Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, deputy PM Dr Khalid Bin Mohammed Al Attiyah.
• Two sides discuss matters of mutual interest, defence and security cooperation and regional environment.
• Qatari officials appreciate Pakistan’s continuous efforts for peace and stability in the region.

Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa said on Thursday that Pakistan and Qatar’s ties, which are based on the “deep spirit of brotherhood,” are being transformed into an enduring partnership.

A statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that General Bajwa met Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs Dr Khalid Bin Mohammed Al Attiyah during his official tour today.

It said that matters of mutual interest, defence and security cooperation, and regional environment were discussed during the meeting.

“Both countries share a great history of cordial relations and a deep spirit of brotherhood, which are being transformed into an enduring partnership,” said Gen Bajwa.

The ISPR said that both sides underscored the importance of further enhancing cooperation in all fields.

The Qatari officials also appreciated Pakistan’s continuous efforts for peace and stability in the region and pledged to keep working for better relations between the two brotherly countries.