Amir calls for de-escalation in phone calls with world leaders
QNA
Doha
His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani discussed with his brother HRH Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud the strong fraternal relations between the two countries, as well as a number of regional and international developments of common concern, particularly the Israeli attack on the territory of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
This came during a phone call received on Sunday by HH the Amir from the Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister. Both sides emphasized the need to de-escalate tensions and to reach diplomatic solutions.
HH the Amir discussed with his brother HH President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan the fraternal relations between the two countries. They also discussed a number of regional and international developments of common concern, particularly the Israeli attack on the territory of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
This came during a phone call received by HH the Amir on Sunday from the UAE president. Both sides emphasized the need to de-escalate tensions and to reach diplomatic solutions.
HH the Amir and President of the French Republic HE Emmanuel Macron discussed the developments following the recent attacks on the sisterly Islamic Republic of Iran, which targeted its nuclear facilities, and efforts to return to dialogue and diplomatic tracks to resolve outstanding issues.
This came during a phone call HH the Amir received on Sunday from the President of the French Republic.
Also during the call, they discussed bilateral relations between the two countries, in addition to regional and international developments of common concern.
Likewise, His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani discussed with Prime Minister of the Italian Republic HE Giorgia Meloni the latest regional and international developments of common concern. This came during a phone call HH the Amir received from Italy's Prime Minister on Sunday.
The discussion also addressed the recent attacks on the sisterly Islamic Republic of Iran, including the targeting of its nuclear facilities, as well as efforts to resume dialogue and diplomatic initiatives to resolve the outstanding issues.
Additionally, the two sides reviewed the bilateral cooperation relations, and explored ways to further strengthen and develop them.
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