Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, held a phone call with HE Abbas Araghchi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
During the call, they reviewed efforts aimed at achieving peace and enhancing security and stability in the region.
His Excellency the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs affirmed, during the call, the State of Qatar's full support for mediation efforts aimed at resolving the crisis through peaceful means, emphasizing the need for all parties to respond to these efforts in a way that contributes to creating the appropriate conditions for progress in negotiations and limits the possibilities of renewed escalation.
The Prime Minister also stressed that freedom of navigation is a well-established principle that must not be comprised, and that closing the Strait of Hormuz or using it as a pressure card would only lead to deepening the crisis and exposing the vital interests of the region's countries to danger. He further noted the potential negative repercussions this could have on global energy and food supplies, as well as on the stability of markets and supply chains.
In this context, His Excellency affirmed the necessity of adhering to the provisions of international law and the United Nations Charter, and prioritizing the interests of the region and its peoples, in a manner that contributes to enhancing regional and international security and stability, and supports efforts to de-escalate and reduce tensions.
