Qatar: Focus on national security, no role in US-Iran talks

Doha, Qatar: Advisor to Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari has said Qatar i...

Doha, Qatar: Advisor to Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari has said Qatar is not involved in mediation between the US and Iran and is keeping focus on protecting its country.

“Qatar’s position has been clear that this war must be ended through diplomatic means. This applies to all conflicts around the world—ultimately, they are resolved at the negotiating table.

The sooner parties reach that table, the fewer the casualties and the lower the losses,” Al Ansari said in weekly media briefing yesterday.

To a question about US President statement that talks with Iran were going perfectly, he said that Qatar is not involved in these talks. “Our views about any talks, if they exist, are consistent with our very principled position that all conflicts will end on the negotiation table, and we support all of these efforts. I am not privy to the details of the current negotiations, but we stand ready to help if there is any role for Qatar. But right now, our concern is in supporting these efforts and stopping the attacks on our country.”

He added that there is no justification for delaying a diplomatic solution. “We support all diplomatic efforts in this regard, whether through official or unofficial channels, and any initiative that can lead to a diplomatic end to this war.”