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April 17, 2026
Tri-Nation Tour: PM Shehbaz Reaches Turkiye after Visiting Doha, Riyadh
Antalya: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday arrived in Turkiye’s Antalya on the third leg of his tri-nation trip after concluding visits to Saudi Arabia and Qatar, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).
The prime minister was received at the airport by Antalya Governor Hulusi Sahin. Pakistan's Ambassador to Turkiye, Yousuf Junaid, and other senior officials were also present on the occasion.
During his visit, PM Shehbaz is scheduled to attend the 5th Antalya Diplomacy Forum, where he is expected to engage with global leaders.
He is also likely to hold a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during the visit.
Senior members of the Pakistani delegation accompanying the prime minister include Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Tariq Fatemi, and the prime minister’s spokesperson for international media, Mosharraf Zaidi.
PM Shehbaz, who arrived in Doha earlier today, held a warm and cordial meeting with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the PM Office said.
During their meeting held at the Amiri Diwan, both leaders discussed the latest regional and international developments, particularly in the Middle East.
At the outset, the emir welcomed the prime minister and his delegation and expressed his deep appreciation for Pakistan’s pivotal role in supporting efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region and promote diplomatic dialogue in a manner that serves regional security and stability, the press release stated.
PM Shehbaz renewed his condemnation of the attacks against Qatar and other Gulf countries, while reaffirming Pakistan’s full solidarity and support for the leadership and the people of Qatar.
Both leaders underscored the importance of supporting de-escalation efforts and enhancing international coordination to ensure the security and stability of the region, particularly ensuring the maintenance of the smooth flow of energy supply chains.
The talks came just days after a ceasefire took effect on April 8, aimed at ending six weeks of fighting that had killed thousands across the Gulf, disrupted critical energy supplies and fueled fears of a wider regional conflict. - The News
Courtesy The News
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