HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani received yesterday a phone call from Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs Abbas Araghchi. The call discussed efforts to achieve peace and enhance security and stability in the region.
HE the Prime Minister expressed the need for all parties to engage with the ongoing mediation efforts, which would open the way for addressing the root causes of the crisis through peaceful means and dialogue, leading to a sustainable agreement and preventing renewed escalation.
He also stressed the need to open sea lanes, ensure freedom of navigation, and not use them as a bargaining chip or pressure tactic. In this context, he emphasised the negative effects of this on the countries of the region and the world’s energy and food supplies as well as its repercussions on international peace and security.
The premier held a phone call with Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah al-Saud as well.
The two sides reviewed bilateral co-operation and ways to enhance it, and discussed regional developments, particularly those related to the ceasefire between the US and Iran as well as efforts aimed at de-escalation to support security and stability in the region.
The prime minister stressed the importance of all parties responding to ongoing mediation efforts, in a way that would help address the root causes of the crisis through peaceful means and dialogue, and lead to a sustainable agreement that prevents renewed escalation.
The prime minister also received yesterday a phone call from Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty.
They discussed the relations between the two countries and ways to support and strengthen them. Also reviewed were developments in the region, particularly those related to the ceasefire between the US and Iran, and efforts aimed at reducing escalation in a way that contributes to enhancing security and stability in the region.
HE the Prime Minister expressed the need for all parties to engage with the ongoing mediation efforts, which would open the way for addressing the root causes of the crisis through peaceful means and dialogue. (QNA)