On Sunday, April 26th, the Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, discussed with the Egyptian Foreign Minister, Badr Abdel Ati, ways to de-escalate tensions in the region and enhance diplomatic efforts aimed at containing regional tensions.
The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated in an official statement that the phone call between the two sides addressed cooperation relations between Qatar and Egypt, and ways to develop and strengthen them in various fields, in addition to exchanging views on developments in the regional situation. The two sides discussed developments in the region during the talks, especially regarding the ceasefire between the United States of America and Iran, in addition to efforts to de-escalate in a way that ensures the promotion of security and stability in the region. The Qatari official stressed during the call the importance of various parties responding to ongoing mediation efforts, stressing the need to open the way for peaceful solutions through dialogue to address the root causes of crises, leading to the reaching of sustainable agreements that prevent the return of tension. At the end of the talks, the two sides affirmed the continuation of coordination and consultation between Doha and Cairo on regional issues of common interest, in light of the rapid challenges that the region is witnessing.
