Doha, March 6 (QNA) - HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a phone call on Friday from HE Prime Minister of Malaysia Dr. Anwar Ibrahim.
During the call, the two sides reviewed the developments of the military escalation in the region and its serious repercussions for regional and international security and stability, as well as ways to resolve disputes through peaceful means.
HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs stressed that the Iranian attack on Qatari territory constitutes a blatant violation of Qatar's national sovereignty, is inconsistent with the principles of good neighborliness, and cannot be justified under any circumstances. His Excellency noted in this context that the State of Qatar has always been keen to distance itself from regional conflicts and has sought to facilitate dialogue between Iran and the international community. However, the renewed targeting of its territory does not reflect good faith and undermines the foundations of the understandings upon which bilateral relations between the two countries are based.
His Excellency also stressed the need for the immediate cessation of all escalatory actions, a return to the negotiating table, and the prioritization of reason and wisdom, in order to contain the crisis in a manner that preserves the region's security.
For his part, HE the Prime Minister of Malaysia expressed his country's concern over the developments in the region, calling for de-escalation, the exercise of restraint, and a return to negotiations and diplomatic solutions to avoid further instability. (QNA)