ISLAMABAD – Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has appreciatedPakistan’s gesture of releasing the Indian pilot and underscored theimportance of immediate de-escalation.

Foreign Office Spokesperson Dr Mohammad Faisal in tweet today said PrimeMinister Imran Khan spoke to Emir of Qatar on telephone.

He said Emir has offered his facilitation for de-escalation.