Emir of Qatar Calls for a Return to Negotiations

Citing exceptional developments in the region and his country's cooperation in efforts to establish a ceasefire and open waterways, the Emir of Qatar called for a return to negotiations.

According to ambassador Arjan; Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, stating that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has stopped a large part of this country's exports, called for a return to negotiations and dialogue opportunities and stated: Our country and the region have witnessed exceptional events, during which the unity and solidarity of Qatari institutions was once again shown.

He added that the national economy faced the current crisis with strength and was able to maintain a high average growth in 2025 and has faced the consequences of this crisis until now.

Referring to Qatar's participation in the efforts to establish a ceasefire and open waterways, he said: We encourage the conflicting parties to negotiate and return to dialogue opportunities in order to reach peaceful solutions to conflicts.

Stating that Qatar always prefers resolving disputes through negotiation and diplomatic and peaceful means, he clarified that the security of the member states of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council and the protection of its sovereignty is an issue that cannot be compromised.

Tamim bin Hamad also emphasized that Qatar, together with its brothers and international partners, will continue efforts to maintain the security and stability of the region.

He said: In order to establish security in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz and to protect energy, water and civilian infrastructure facilities, efforts must be multiplied.

The Emir of Qatar added: "Our right to defend our sovereignty does not conflict with our insistence on preventing the expansion of the circle of war, and our emphasis on dialogue and peaceful solutions does not mean that we do not care about the issue of defending the country."

He said: Our strategy consists of four basic elements, the first of which is the decisive defense of the homeland without being dragged into war. In this crisis, Qatar has fulfilled its responsibility of maintaining its sovereignty and playing its role in providing energy and global economy and using the diplomatic option.

The perpetrators of the genocide in Gaza should not go unpunished

In another part of his statement, Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani noted: We warn against the continuation of Israel's aggression against the brotherly nation of Palestine and emphasize that what happened in the Gaza Strip is undoubtedly genocide and the perpetrators of this crime should not escape punishment.

The Emir of Qatar also warned against the dangers of aggression by the Zionist settlers against the Palestinian people in the West Bank with the support of this regime's army and said: We warn against the repeated attacks of the Zionists on Al-Aqsa Mosque and the violation of international laws by Israel.