1- His Excellency Chief of Army Staff, General Qamar Javed Bajwa received His Excellency Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Pakistan, at General Head Quarters of Pak Army in Rawalpindi today. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations and ways of enhancing them in various fields, as well as discussing regional and international issues of common concern.

2- His Excellency Chief of Army Staff, welcomed His Excellency Ambassador of the State of Qatar, and congratulated HE the Ambassador on his appointment as ambassador to Pakistan, wishing him success in his duties in Islamabad.

3- His Excellency Chief of Army Staff expressed his appreciation for the contributions of the State of Qatar in the efforts to bring peace to Afghanistan by supporting the peace process and hosting talks between the United States and Taliban in Doha. His Excellency General Bajwa also affirmed his country's desire to strengthen relations with the State of Qatar in all fields.

4- For his part, His Excellency, Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani stated that the State of Qatar attaches great importance to its relations with Pakistan and is keen to enhance the existing ties of cooperation and transfer them to another level in all fields, such as economy, trade, education, health and exchange of experiences in addition to political and military cooperation.

5- His Excellency the Ambassador, thanked His Excellency Chief of Army Staff, for the meeting, and appreciated Pakistan’s active role in supporting the Afghan peace process and its efforts to bring security and stability to the region.

6- In conclusion, His Excellency the Ambassador expressed his hope that the coming days will witness further development and progress in the bilateral relations between the State of Qatar and Pakistan in all fields, wishing the Pakistani people health, wellness, security and stability.