Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud held a telephone conversation to discuss the recently signed memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran and its implications for the region.
According to Qatar’s Foreign Ministry, the two leaders reviewed bilateral relations and exchanged views on regional developments following the signing of the agreement between Washington and Tehran.
Both Qatar and Saudi Arabia, key energy producers in the Gulf, have long supported diplomatic efforts to secure a deal between Iran and the United States, seeking to prevent further instability that has disrupted the region and affected vital oil and gas exports.
In a separate phone call, Sheikh Mohammed also spoke with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, with the US-Iran agreement featuring prominently in their discussions.
The Qatari Foreign Ministry said the two ministers discussed bilateral ties as well as the latest developments related to the accord reached between Washington and Tehran.
During the conversation, Sheikh Mohammed reaffirmed Qatar’s support for resolving outstanding issues through dialogue and peaceful means in accordance with international law, the ministry said.
Source: Al Jazeera