Islamabad / Information Office / September 09

HE the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani met separately on Thursday in Islamabad with HE Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi and HE Chief of Army Staff of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan General Qamar Javed Bajwa.

During the two meetings, they reviewed bilateral cooperation relations between the two countries and the humanitarian situation and the latest security and political field developments in Afghanistan.

The two Pakistani officials expressed Pakistan's thanks and appreciation to the State of Qatar for its efforts and support for the peace process in Afghanistan, and its pivotal role in facilitating evacuations from Afghanistan.

The visit comes within the framework of the State of Qatar's efforts to contribute to achieving comprehensive peace and lasting stability in Afghanistan.