Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has received a phone call from Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, who has paid tribute to the premier and Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir for playing an instrumental role in steering the diplomatic efforts, according to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).

“The prime minister expressed his deep appreciation for Qatar’s strong and steadfast support for Pakistan’s peace efforts throughout the Gulf crisis and stated that a peace deal was ready for signatures by the relevant parties very shortly,” the PMO says.

Al-Thani has assured PM Shehbaz that Qatar is proud to extend its support to Pakistan and hopes that this agreement will bring lasting peace to the region.

Both leaders have agreed to remain in close contact in the coming days.

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