Doha, March 06 (QNA) - HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani on Friday received a phone call from HE Prime Minister of the Republic of North Macedonia Hristijan Mickoski.
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 primacy of reason and wisdom in addressing the crisis in a manner that preserves regional security.
For his part, HE the Prime Minister of North Macedonia 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 means to avoid further chaos. (QNA)