Emir of Qatar and Iraqi Prime Minister Call for All Parties to Commit to Dialogue and Diplomacy

Doha – Agencies: Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi held an official round of talks at the Lusail Palace in Doha yesterday morning. The official Qatari news agency reported that Sheikh Tamim expressed his hope that relations between the two countries would witness further development and growth across various fields. For his part, the Iraqi Prime Minister conveyed his condolences and sympathies to the Emir of Qatar on the passing of the late Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, praying to God to have mercy on him and grant him a place in Paradise.

The session also covered bilateral relations and ways to enhance and develop them in all fields, as well as discussions on key regional and international issues, particularly developments in the region. Both sides emphasized the necessity for all parties to commit to dialogue and diplomacy, and to implement the agreements reached under the memorandum of understanding between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran, including ensuring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and enhancing regional stability.

On another front, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad held talks at his office in Lusail Palace with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on the latest regional and international developments, foremost among them recent developments in the region, particularly diplomatic efforts and joint coordination to de-escalate tensions and enhance security and stability in the region. The Turkish Foreign Minister of the friendly Republic of Turkey offered his condolences to the Emir of Qatar on the passing of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, praying to God to have mercy on the deceased.

Sources in the Turkish Foreign Ministry had previously informed the Anadolu Agency that Fidan’s visit to Doha would include talks addressing bilateral relations and current regional developments. According to the same sources, the visit would also involve discussions on bilateral relations and current regional developments. Fidan emphasized during his meetings Turkey’s solidarity and strong support for Qatar in the face of Iranian attacks, and discussed the growing relations between the two countries across various fields based on strategic partnership.

The sources indicated that Fidan would stress that recent regional developments have once again highlighted the strategic importance of military and defense cooperation between the two countries, as well as the necessity of addressing regional issues through dialogue and diplomacy. He would also emphasize the importance of enhancing cooperation in regional connectivity, which is increasingly vital for economic stability and energy security, while stressing that permanently ending tensions in the Gulf and preventing any new escalation represent an urgent priority.