Doha: Shaikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, who serves as both Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, engaged in telephone conversations with key regional counterparts from Saudi Arabia, Oman, and the UAE. The discussions centered around recent military escalations and their potential implications.
According to Bahrain News Agency, these dialogues involved His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, Badr bin Hamad bin Hamoud Al Busaidi of Oman, and His Highness Shaikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the UAE. The focus was on the escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, with the Qatari Prime Minister expressing concern over recent attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Despite ongoing de-escalation efforts, these incidents have raised alarms about the stability of international navigation and regional security.
The Qatari leader emphasized the importance of dialogue and diplomacy, urging all involved parties to abide by agreements made under the Memorandum of Understanding. The aim is to maintain regional security, protect achievements, and enhance stability. Al Thani reaffirmed Qatar's commitment to supporting initiatives that seek to de-escalate tensions, reach comprehensive agreements, and ultimately achieve sustainable peace in the region.