Russian, Qatari foreign ministers discuss resuming US-Iran talks
Russian and Qatari foreign ministers discussed Gulf tensions and the need to restart US-Iran negotiations during a phone call, according to Moscow.
Key Takeaways
AIRussian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov discussed escalating tensions in the Gulf region and the need to resume US-Iran negotiations with his Qatari counterpart, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani.
According to a statement from the Russian Foreign Ministry, cited by Sputnik, the two ministers also exchanged views on the situation in the Middle East, with a particular focus on rising tensions in the Gulf during a phone conversation.
Both sides emphasized the importance of an immediate halt to hostilities and a swift return to negotiations based on the Islamabad Memorandum signed on June 17.
The ministers also discussed key areas for developing the historically friendly Russian-Qatari relationship, reaffirming their commitment to maintaining a regular, trust-based political dialogue. They stressed the importance of expanding cooperation in trade, economy, investment, culture, and humanitarian fields.