Qatar and Pakistan Discuss Mediation Efforts Between US and Iran

Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, held a phone call with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday to discuss Pakistan's mediation efforts between the United States and Iran.

According to a statement from Qatar's Foreign Ministry, the conversation covered "the latest developments in the region and the Pakistani mediation efforts aimed at de-escalation to contribute to enhancing security and stability in the region."

Sheikh Mohammed expressed Qatar's "appreciation for Pakistan's efforts and all parties that undertook mediation and good offices that contributed to reaching a ceasefire between the United States and Iran."

He further affirmed "Qatar's full support for the Pakistani mediation efforts aimed at ending the crisis through peaceful means," stressing "the necessity for all parties to respond to these efforts in a way that helps create suitable conditions for progress in negotiations, leading to a comprehensive agreement that achieves sustainable peace in the region."