Doha, May 19 (QNA) - The State of Qatar participated in the high-level meeting on combating irregular migration, held Tuesday in the Italian capital, Rome, with the participation of the Italian Republic, the Republic of Turkiye, and the State of Libya.

The State of Qatar was represented at the meeting by HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi.

During the meeting, they discussed the latest developments regarding the irregular migration file, and ways to enhance cooperation and joint coordination among the four countries to face the challenges associated with this file, including strengthening international coordination, exchanging expertise, and capacity building, in addition to discussing mechanisms to support regional and international efforts aimed at reducing irregular migration flows.

HE the Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized the State of Qatar's keenness to support international and regional efforts aimed at addressing the challenges of irregular migration through joint cooperation and coordination, in a manner that respects humanitarian principles and international law, and contributes to achieving security, stability, and development for the concerned countries and societies. (QNA)