His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani received phone calls Friday from Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro.

During the calls, the Swedish prime minister and the Venezuela president affirmed their countries' solidarity with Qatar and strong condemnation of the Iranian attack on Al-Udeid Air Base, which constitutes a flagrant violation of Qatar's sovereignty and airspace, as well as of international law and the United Nations Charter.

Swedish Prime Minister Kristersson stressed his country's categorical rejection of any aggression that threatens the security and safety of Qatar and undermines the security and stability of the region.

Venezuelan president Maduro also stressed his country's absolute rejection of any aggression that threatens the security and safety of Qatar and undermines the security and stability of the region.

For his part, His Highness the Amir expressed his thanks to the Swedish prime minister and the Venezuelan president for their sincere feelings and appreciated solidarity with Qatar and its people.