Doha, Qatar: The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, received a telephone call today from HE Toshimitsu Motegi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan.
During the call, the developments of the military escalation in the region and its serious repercussions on regional and international security and stability were reviewed, as well as ways to resolve all disputes by peaceful means.
His Excellency the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs affirmed that the Iranian attack on Qatari territory constitutes a flagrant violation of its national sovereignty, is inconsistent with the principles of good neighborliness, and cannot be accepted under any justification or pretext. He pointed out in this context that the State of Qatar has always been keen to distance itself from regional conflicts and has sought to facilitate dialogue between the Iranian side and the international community. However, the renewed targeting of its territory does not reflect good faith and threatens the foundation of understandings upon which bilateral relations between the two countries were established.
The Prime Minister also stressed the need for an immediate halt to any escalatory actions, a return to the negotiating table, prioritizing reason and wisdom, and working to contain the crisis in a way that preserves the security of the region.
For his part, the Japanese Foreign Minister expressed his country’s concern about the developments in the region, calling on all parties to heed the voice of reason and return to negotiations and diplomatic means to avoid further chaos.
