Doha, March 04 (QNA) - HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received Wednesday a phone call from HE Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan Toshimitsu Motegi.

The call discussed 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 through peaceful means.

HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs affirmed that the Iranian attack on Qatar's territory constitutes a flagrant violation of its national sovereignty, is inconsistent with the principles of good neighborliness, and cannot be accepted under any justification or pretext. 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. However, the renewed targeting of its territory does not reflect good faith and threatens the foundation of understandings upon which bilateral relations between the two countries were established.

His Excellency also stressed the need for an immediate halt to any escalatory actions, a return to the negotiating table, prioritizing reason and wisdom, and work toward containing the crisis in a way that preserves the security of the region.

In turn, HE the Japanese Minister for Foreign Affairs voiced Japan's concern over the developments in the region, urging all parties to heed the voice of reason and return to negotiations and diplomatic means to avoid further chaos. (QNA)