Pakistan, Qatar agree to strengthen internal security cooperation in Doha meeting

Pakistan and Qatar agreed on Tuesday to strengthen cooperation in internal security and other shared interests, following a meeting between Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Qatar's Interior Minister and Lekhwiya Commander Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani in Doha. The talks focused on deepening security ties between the two countries.

What did Pakistan and Qatar agree to during the Doha meeting?

Pakistan and Qatar agreed to expand cooperation across security-related sectors and reinforce the partnership between their interior ministries. Both ministers reaffirmed their commitment to closer collaboration on internal security while also discussing the regional situation. They further agreed on shared efforts to support peace and stability in the Middle East.

Who represented Pakistan and Qatar at the meeting?

Naqvi represented Pakistan at the meeting, while Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Qatar's interior minister and commander of the Internal Security Force, Lekhwiya, represented Doha. Naqvi said Pakistan remains committed to deepening collaboration with Qatar in security matters and other areas of shared interest. He also conveyed condolences to Sheikh Khalifa on the death of his father, former Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, and praised the late emir's contributions to Qatar's development and progress.

What is the current state of Pakistan-Qatar relations?

Sheikh Khalifa reaffirmed Qatar's commitment to its relationship with Pakistan, saying Doha places significant importance on bilateral ties. He added that Qatar will continue working closely with Islamabad to strengthen cooperation between the two countries. Qatar and Pakistan maintain diplomatic and bilateral relations across several sectors, including security cooperation.