Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom HE Keir Starmer at HH the Amir’s office in Lusail Palace on Friday morning to discuss the latest regional and international developments.
At the outset of the meeting, HH the Amir welcomed the British Prime Minister, expressing his gratitude for the United Kingdom’s stance and praising the strong and close relations between the two countries.
For his part, the British Prime Minister reiterated his condemnation of the Iranian attacks against the State of Qatar, affirming his country’s full solidarity and support for Qatar’s measures aimed at preserving its sovereignty, security, and stability.
Both sides welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran, emphasizing its importance in de-escalating tensions and enhancing regional stability. They also stressed the need for joint efforts with international parties to solidify the ceasefire and build upon it towards a lasting peace agreement that guarantees the security of the region, the stability of supply chains, and the continued flow of global energy through the Strait of Hormuz, thus contributing to international peace and security.
The meeting was attended by Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Chief of the Amiri Diwan HE Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Khulaifi, and a number of senior officials.
Several members of the accompanying British delegation were also present.
HH the Amir and the British Prime Minister also held a bilateral meeting, during which they reviewed bilateral relations and ways to enhance them, and exchanged views on current issues, emphasizing the importance of continued coordination and consultation.
