On this momentous occasion I, extend my sincere felicitations to H.H. Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, H.H. Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, Heir Apparent, H.E Sheikh Hamad Bin Jassem Bin Jabor Al Thani, Prime Minister & Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar and the Qatari Nation.

I would also like to express my appreciation for the Hospitality and co-operation extended to us by the Government and people of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. I find it imperative to draw attention to the unique bilateral relations between Pakistan and Qatar that is based on strong foundations of common faith and culture as well as shared values and aspirations. I am confident that the exemplary relations that exist between our two fraternal countries will further flourish in the forthcoming days. We shall strive to further strengthen this relation and turn it in to an exceptional one.

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