Shahbaz Sharif saluted in the air as soon as he reached Qatar, debate broke out on social media

New Delhi: Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, who is on Qatar tour, has become a topic of discussion on social media these days. However, this time the reason for discussion is not any diplomatic statement, but a viral video of his, which has attracted people’s attention.

In fact, as soon as his plane entered Qatar’s airspace, Qatar Air Force fighter jets escorted it. Meanwhile, Shahbaz Sharif was seen giving the salute from inside the plane, the video of which quickly went viral and various reactions started emerging on it.

Shahbaz was seen giving salute in the air

It can be seen in the viral video that during the escort of fighter jets, Shahbaz Sharif is seen giving the salute from inside the aircraft. As soon as this scene surfaced, users on social media started giving funny and critical reactions about it.

Trolling on social media

As soon as the video went viral, many users sarcastically said that the Prime Minister did not even wait to land on the ground and started saluting in the air.

Some people called it overacting, while some users presented it as political satire.

🚨 Qatari fighter jets escorted Shehbaz Sharif’s plane, and Sharif greeted them in Arabic from the cockpit.

What has Pakistan done to the world!!!#Pakistan #shehbazsharif pic.twitter.com/Z9sOEp2GKB

— Mukesh Mathur (@mukesh1275) April 16, 2026

What is the meaning of this salute?

In fact, when a prominent leader of a country visits another country, it is considered a sign of respect to be escorted by the Air Force of that country.

On such occasions, leaders often respond to that respect by saluting or shaking hands. This is a diplomatic tradition, which is considered part of international protocol.

State welcome in Qatar

On reaching Qatar, Shahbaz Sharif was welcomed with full state honours. He was given a guard of honor at Doha airport and was felicitated by senior Qatari officials.

part of middle east tour

This visit of Shahbaz Sharif is part of his Middle East tour. During this visit, he is trying to reduce regional tensions and especially to advance talks between America and Iran.

The video which has caused trolling on social media is actually part of a normal diplomatic gesture. Leaders around the world express respect by making similar gestures on such occasions.