Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a phone call today from Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy H E Antonio Tajani.
During the call, they reviewed the developments of the military escalation in the region and its serious repercussions on regional and international security and stability, as well as ways to resolve all disputes through peaceful means.
During the call, the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs affirmed that the targeting of Qatari territory with Iranian ballistic missiles constitutes a blatant violation of its national sovereignty, is inconsistent with the principles of good neighbourliness, and cannot be accepted under any justification or pretext.
He noted that Qatar has consistently sought to distance itself from regional conflicts and has worked to facilitate dialogue between Iran and the international community. However, the renewed targeting of its territory does not reflect good faith and threatens the foundation of understanding upon which bilateral relations between the two countries are built.
His Excellency also emphasised the need for an immediate cessation of all escalatory actions, a return to the negotiating table, prioritising reason and wisdom, and working to contain the crisis in a manner that preserves the region's security.
For his part, His Excellency the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Italian Republic expressed his country's condemnation of the Iranian missile attack on Qatari territory, considering it a blatant violation of the sovereignty of Qatar, its airspace, international law, and the Charter of the United Nations.
