Qatar’s Amir, U.S. President discuss regional de-escalation efforts in a phone call

The two leaders discussed Qatar’s mediation efforts, ongoing negotiations, and the need to ensure freedom of navigation and the security of energy supplies. Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a phone call from U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday, with the two leaders discussing diplomatic efforts to de-escalate regional tensions and reach a comprehensive agreement to end the crisis, the Amiri Diwan said.The Amir and President Trump also reviewed strategic relations between their countries and ways to strengthen cooperation, according to the statement.Discussions also focused on the latest international diplomatic efforts, particularly Doha’s ongoing mediation to bridge the differences between the two sides and support negotiations towards a peaceful agreement that would end the crisis and restore security and stability in the region. The Amir stressed the importance of maintaining dialogue and pursuing diplomatic solutions to resolve disputes and prevent further military escalation. He also emphasised the need to safeguard freedom of navigation and ensure the security of energy supplies amid continued regional tensions, “His Highness emphasised the importance of continuing dialogue and adopting diplomatic means to resolve disputes, prevent further escalation in the region, and ensure freedom of navigation and the security of energy supplies,” the Amiri Diwan added in the statement. Qatar has continued to advocate for a peaceful resolution concerning the crisis, with the latest call between Doha and Washington, alongside the recent Qatari delegation’s visit to Tehran, highlighting the country’s ongoing diplomatic engagement with the concerned sides as efforts to reach an agreement continue.