Qatar continues diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions in the region: Advisor to PM, Spokesperson of Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Doha, Qatar: The Advisor to Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari affirmed that...

Doha, Qatar: The Advisor to Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari affirmed that the State of Qatar continues its diplomatic efforts at the highest levels to reduce tensions in the region and to promote a return to the negotiating table, considering it the only path to achieving regional security and stability.

Dr. Al Ansari stated during the Ministry of Foreign Affairs'weekly press briefing Tuesday that communications are ongoing and continuous between the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, and The President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, HE Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, alongside the visit made by Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, to the Iranian capital, Tehran, as part of efforts aimed at ensuring de-escalation and maintaining stability in the region.

He added that these efforts are not limited to Qatar alone, but involve multiple regional parties, amid extensive regional communications witnessed in recent days, aimed at reducing tension and preventing a return to escalation, emphasizing that these communications continue intensively during the current hours and days, despite the inability to discuss details of future meetings at this time.

Regarding the Rafah crossing, the Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs explained that Qatar issued a statement considering the recent step positive, yet insufficient, noting that the permanent goal has been the full opening of the crossing, ensuring the entry of humanitarian aid, the normal movement of citisens, and enabling international parties to carry out their humanitarian role.

He reaffirmed Qatar's rejection of using the Rafah crossing in any negotiations or political process, stressing that obstructing the evacuation of more than twenty thousand medical cases in urgent need of treatment constitutes a complete crime against humanity.