PM heads Qatar's delegation to opening session of inaugural Qatari-Spanish Strategic Dialogue

Madrid: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani led Qatar s delegation at the opening se...

Madrid: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani led Qatar's delegation at the opening session of the inaugural Qatari-Spanish Strategic Dialogue held on Friday, June 21, in Madrid.

The dialogue aims to elevate cooperative relations between the two friendly nations, especially in areas such as politics, defense, security, justice, trade, investment, education, culture, and innovation. It also addresses current regional and international issues.

During a joint press conference held alongside the dialogue's opening session with HE Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union, and Cooperation of the Kingdom of Spain Jose Manuel Albares, HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs emphasized that Qatar believes an immediate, urgent, and sustainable ceasefire in Gaza is the only way to de-escalate conflicts on all fronts. He stated that diplomacy is the sole path to ending all wars and conflicts.

Qatar continues its efforts, in cooperation with regional and international partners, to end the war in Gaza and prevent the spread of violence, His Excellency said adding that to date, Qatar has evacuated over 2,000 injured and ill individuals and their companions, and has sent 115 planes loaded with food, medical supplies, relief materials, and shelter necessities.

HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs further noted that Qatar is working towards an agreement on a ceasefire and the exchange of prisoners and detainees, currently reviewing responses from all parties and coordinating with relevant partners on the next steps.