Jaishankar, Qatar PM Discuss Gulf Escalation, Stress Navigation Freedom
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON – India External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday held a telephonic conversation with Qatari PM and Foreign Affairs Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, according to a statement issied by the Ministry of External Affairs.
It said both leaders reviewed the developments of the military escalation in the Gulf region and its serious repercussions on regional and international security and stability, as well as ways to resolve all disputes peacefully.
According to an official statement, Qatar’s Foreign Affairs Ministry shared on X that the leaders discussed the serious repercussions of the conflict on regional and International stability, with India emphasized the importance of resolving disputes through dialogue and peaceful means.
“They also emphasized the importance of ensuring freedom of navigation,” the Qatar Foreign Affairs Ministry said on Monday.
“H.E Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs stressed the need to halt the unjustified Iranian attacks on Qatar and other countries in the region, warned against the irresponsible targeting of vital infrastructure, particularly that related to water,food, and energy facilities,” the post read.
“His Excellency also emphasized the need to strengthen coordination, intensify joint efforts, return to the negotiating table, and prioritize reason and wisdom to contain the crisis, thereby ensuring global energy security, freedom of navigation, environmental safety, and preserving regional stability,” it read.
