Qatar Prime Minister discusses latest regional developments with Egyptian and Saudi Foreign Ministers

Doha -- The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, held discussions on Monday with Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of Expatriates Affairs, Dr. Badr Abdelatty, and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, on the latest regional developments. The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in two separate statements that the talks took place during two phone calls, during which the two sides reviewed bilateral cooperation relations and ways to support and strengthen them, as well as the latest regional developments, particularly diplomatic efforts and joint coordination to de-escalate tensions and enhance security and stability in the region. During the calls, the Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister stressed Qatar’s support for all diplomatic efforts and initiatives aimed at achieving a solution that guarantees freedom of maritime navigation and paves the way for a comprehensive agreement that ensures sustainable peace in the region. He also affirmed Qatar’s full solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its steadfast support for all legitimate measures taken by Riyadh to safeguard its sovereignty, security, territorial integrity, and interests, emphasizing that Saudi security is an integral part of Qatar’s security and of the collective security framework of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states. He reiterated Qatar’s full support for all efforts aimed at defusing tensions and reaching a comprehensive agreement that ensures sustainable peace in the region. In a separate statement, the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman, held a phone call with Jordan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Affairs, Dr. Ayman Safadi, conveying condolences for the victims of the attack that targeted a church in Karak Governorate, and wishing the injured a speedy recovery. (End) S S S / N S A