Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has spoken by telephone with Mohammad bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, regarding Pakistan’s peace efforts amid the Persian Gulf crisis.
On Saturday, June 13, Sharif issued a statement describing the conversation as “cordial” and noting that the latest regional developments were also discussed.
The Pakistani Prime Minister added that both sides exchanged views on the latest developments concerning the peace agreement and the progress of negotiations.
Sharif also expressed hope that the process would lead to a historic agreement and lay the groundwork for lasting peace and stability in the region.
He said that during the phone call, he expressed appreciation for Qatar’s continued support of Pakistan’s efforts to advance the peace process amid the Persian Gulf crisis.
These remarks come after Sharif had previously stated that Iran and the United States of America were closer than ever to reaching a peace agreement, and that the deal could be finalized within the next 24 hours.
