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Prime Minister receives phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union, Cooperation in Spain

Published: 12 Mar 2026 - 06:30 pm | Last Updated: 12 Mar 2026 - 06:37 pm
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Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani,  received a phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs, the European Union and Cooperation in the Kingdom of Spain, HE José Manuel Albares.

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 by peaceful means.

HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs renewed, during the call, his condemnation of the Iranian attacks on Qatari territories, stating that they cannot be accepted under any pretext or justification.

In this context, he pointed out that the State of Qatar has always been keen to distance itself from regional conflicts and has sought to facilitate dialogue between the Iranian side and the international community.

His Excellency warned of the consequences of the irresponsible targeting of vital infrastructure, particularly that related to water and food and energy facilities, emphasising that they represent dangerous precedents that will expose the peoples of the region to multiple risks.

He also stressed the necessity of an immediate cessation of any escalatory actions, a return to the negotiating table, the prioritisation of the language of reason and wisdom, and efforts to contain the crisis in a manner that preserves the security of the region.

For his part, HE the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the European Union and Cooperation in the Kingdom of Spain called for de-escalation, upholding the voice of reason, and returning to negotiations and diplomatic means to avoid further chaos.