Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering solidarity with Saudi Arabia and Qatar, as the regional security situation in the Middle East escalated after Iran’s missile attacks on a United States military base in Qatar.
PM Shehbaz met separately with the ambassadors of Saudi Arabia and Qatar in Islamabad to discuss the rapidly evolving situation in the region.Both engagements took place in the aftermath of Monday night’s missile strike, widely reported to have targeted a US facility in the Gulf, according to the Prime Minister’s Office.
Shehbaz met Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Saeed Al Malkiy to exchange views on ongoing developments and reiterated Pakistan’s strong support for the Kingdom.
In a post on social media platform X, the prime minister wrote: “Met the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia today and discussed the rapidly evolving situation in the Middle East…Pakistan will continue to work closely with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for peace in the region through dialogue and diplomacy”.
He also conveyed his prayers and well wishes for the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. “Pakistan stands with the brotherly people of Saudi Arabia,” said PM Shehbaz.
In a separate meeting, the prime minister received Qatari Ambassador Ali Mubarak Ali Essa Al-Khater, during which he expressed solidarity with the Amir and the people of Qatar following the attack on the US military base the previous night.
Posting on X, PM Shehbaz said: “We pray for the safety and security of our Qatari brothers and sisters, and the entire region”.He reaffirmed that Pakistan has always advocated for dialogue and diplomacy as the only viable path to peace in the Middle East.
The premier had held telephonic conversations with both ambassadors shortly after news of the missile attacks broke. During these calls, he conveyed Pakistan’s serious concern over the incident and urged all sides to pursue immediate de-escalation.
According to official sources, during the call with Ambassador Al-Khater, the Qatari envoy thanked Shehbaz for his swift outreach, calling it a meaningful gesture of solidarity during a “most unfortunate development”.
In the telephonic exchange with the Saudi ambassador, Shehbaz reiterated Pakistan’s call for restraint and peaceful resolution.
