Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received on Friday the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom HE Keir Starmer who is currently visiting the country.
During the meeting, they reviewed the latest developments in the region in light of the ceasefire announcement between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran. They also discussed bilateral cooperation and ways to support and develop it, particularly in the defense and economic fields.
During the meeting, HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs reiterated the State of Qatar's welcome of the ceasefire announcement and stressed the urgent need to build upon it to prevent the escalation of tensions in the region.
His Excellency emphasized the importance of ensuring the security of maritime routes and the freedom of navigation and international trade in accordance with the rules of international law, which contributes to maintaining the stability of the region and global supply chains.
His Excellency expressed his appreciation for the United Kingdom's supportive stance towards the State of Qatar and for the defense cooperation undertaken in the past period.
For his part, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom reiterated his country's solidarity with the State of Qatar, emphasizing the need to transform the ceasefire declaration into a permanent agreement that achieves security and stability in the region.
