Doha, April 16 (QNA) - HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and HE Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, discussed the latest regional and international developments, particularly those in the Middle East, during a meeting held at the Amiri Diwan today.

At the outset of the meeting, HH the Amir welcomed HE the Pakistani Prime Minister and the accompanying delegation, expressing his appreciation for Pakistan's role in supporting efforts to de-escalate tensions and promote diplomatic dialogue in the service of regional peace and security.

For his part, the Pakistani Prime Minister reiterated his country's condemnation of the attacks targeting the State of Qatar and other countries in the region, affirming Pakistan's full solidarity with Qatar and support for the measures it takes to protect its sovereignty and safeguard its security and stability.

Both sides stressed the necessity of supporting the path of de-escalation and strengthening international coordination to ensure the security and stability of the region, especially maintaining the smooth flow of energy supply chains through vital maritime routes.

They further discussed the cooperation and friendship relations between the two countries and ways to develop them, aiming to strengthen the partnership and open new horizons for bilateral cooperation.

The meeting was attended by HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani and HE Chief of the Amiri Diwan, Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Khulaifi along with a lineup of senior officials.

On the Pakistani side, the meeting was attended by HE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammad Ishaq Dar; HE Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar; HE Minister of State and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Syed Tariq Fatemi; as well as a number of other senior officials.

HH the Amir and the Prime Minister of Pakistan also held a bilateral meeting, where they exchanged views on current developments of mutual interest and emphasized the importance of continued coordination and consultation between the two countries, particularly amidst current events and their repercussions on the region's security and stability.

Following the talks, HH the Amir hosted a luncheon banquet in honor of HE the Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and his accompanying delegation. (QNA)