His Excellency Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a phone call from the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
During the call, they discussed the latest developments in the military escalation between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran over the past two days.
HE the Prime Minister expressed the State of Qatar's condemnation and rejection of the attacks targeting commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, despite de-escalation efforts exerted to reduce tensions in the region. He emphasized that such actions undermine trust, threaten the security of international navigation, and harm efforts aimed at consolidating regional security and stability.
His Excellency stressed the necessity for all parties to adhere to dialogue and diplomacy, and to implement what was agreed upon within the framework of the Memorandum of Understanding to maintain the security of the region, preserve the gains achieved, and enhance regional stability.
HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs reiterated the State of Qatar’s support for all efforts aimed at containing the escalation and reaching a comprehensive agreement that contributes to consolidating security and stability and achieving sustainable peace in the region.