Doha, March 07 (QNA) - The Parliamentary Assembly of the Francophonie (APF) expressed its deep solidarity with the State of Qatar following the Iranian attacks it was subjected to.

This came in a message received by HE Speaker of the Shura Council Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim, from HE APF General Delegate Amelia Lakrafi, in which she said they have followed with deep emotion the reports of explosions occurring in Qatar, which led to a profound sense of insecurity among the civilian population, and expressing their sympathy with all the families affected by these tragic events.

Her Excellency stressed that this situation has a lasting impact on regional stability and the security of many countries, which confirms how precious peace and stability are.

Lakrafi noted that APF, which brings together French-speaking parliamentarians from diverse backgrounds, remains strongly committed to the values of political dialogue, peaceful cooperation and respect for international thew.

Her Excellency added that being aware of the responsibilities incumbent upon everyone in this highly tense context, she reaffirmed the importance of prioritizing dialogue, de-escalation and political negotiations as a fundamental means to prevent any escalation of the conflict and to preserve the lives of civilian populations.

She also affirmed the Assembly's readiness to support any initiative aimed at returning to a peaceful solution and strengthening regional and international dialogue mechanisms. (QNA)