Qatar working to resolve dispute through diplomatic channels, says PM

QNA
Doha
Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Thursday received a phone call from Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia HE Tanja Fajon.
Discussion during the call dealt with the two countries' bilateral relations and ways to bolster them in addition to the latest regional developments, primarily the Israeli attack on the sisterly Islamic Republic of Iran.
In this context, the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs expressed the State of Qatar's strong condemnation of the continued Israeli violations and attacks, which undermine peace efforts and risk igniting a broader regional war.
Furthermore, the PM underscored the grave implications of Israel's targeting of economic facilities in Iran, warning of the potentially disastrous regional and international repercussions, particularly concerning the stability of global energy supplies.
He further emphasised the importance of protecting civilians from the consequences of war and stressed the need for both parties to refrain from targeting civilian infrastructure.
The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs highlighted the urgent need for coordinated regional and international efforts to de-escalate tensions and resolve disputes through diplomatic channels; affirming that the State of Qatar is actively working, in close cooperation with its partners, to revive dialogue among all parties in order to address outstanding issues and to promote regional as well as international security and peace.

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