Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received a telephone call from Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Saturday.

They exchanged warm greetings and good wishes for the brotherly people of their countries.       

The Prime Minister expressed his deep appreciation for Qatar's strong and steadfast support for Pakistan's peace efforts throughout the Gulf crisis.   

He said a peace deal is ready for signatures by the relevant parties very shortly.

Sincerely appreciating Pakistan's remarkable efforts for peace, the Qatari Prime Minister paid tribute to the Prime Minister and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir for playing an instrumental role in steering the diplomatic efforts.   

He said Qatar is proud to extend its support to Pakistan's endeavors and hopes that this would bring lasting peace to the region.  

Conveying his greetings to Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Shehbaz Sharif reiterated his invitation to the Amir to undertake an official visit to Pakistan.

Both leaders agreed to remain in close contact in the coming days.