HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani received a phone call Wednesday from Federal Chancellor of the Republic of Austria Christian Stocker.

During the call, they discussed cooperation relations and ways to support and strengthen them, in addition to the latest developments in the region, particularly in the Gaza Strip and the occupied Palestinian territories, as well as a number of issues of common interest.

HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed Qatar's continued efforts, in cooperation with regional and international partners, to de-escalate tensions and promote stability and peace in the region.

HE Sheikh Mohammed emphasised the importance of international solidarity to pressure all parties for the success of Qatar's joint mediation efforts aimed at achieving a ceasefire in Gaza, securing the release of hostages and detainees, and ensuring the entry of humanitarian aid to address the dire situation in the Strip.