Somalia's relations with Pakistan remained strong in the following years and through the ensuing civil period, when Pakistan contributed to the UN peacekeeping operation in southern Somalia.[108] Following the establishment of the Federal Government of Somalia in 2012, the Pakistani authorities welcomed the new administration, and re-affirmed Pakistan's continued support for Somalia's government, its territorial integrity and sovereignty.[108] Additionally, Somalia maintains an embassy in Islamabad.[109] Qatar See Qatar–Somalia relations The State of Qatar and the Republic of Somalia maintain good relations.