Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani, held separate telephone conversations on July 21 with senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, and Sudan to discuss bilateral ties and recent developments in the region.

During calls with Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah al-Saud, Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad al-Busaidi, and Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Dr Abdullatif bin Rashid al-Zayani, the focus centered on enhancing diplomatic relations and coordinating efforts to reduce tensions. The discussions emphasized the importance of security and stability in the Gulf and broader Middle East, with Sheikh Mohammed stressing the need for all parties to commit to diplomacy and uphold the terms of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the United States and Iran.

The Prime Minister highlighted that the agreement includes safeguarding freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway critical to regional and global trade. He also underscored the significance of respecting Oman’s sovereignty over its territorial waters during his conversation with Minister al-Busaidi. Sheikh Mohammed reiterated Qatar’s full support for initiatives aimed at de-escalation and reaching a comprehensive and lasting peace in the region.

In a separate call with Sudanese Prime Minister Dr Kamil el-Tayeb Idris, Sheikh Mohammed discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation and addressed various topics of mutual interest. Dr Idris expressed condolences over the passing of Qatar’s Father Amir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani.

These calls reflect ongoing diplomatic efforts among Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states and Sudan to promote dialogue, coordination, and stability amid continuing regional challenges. Officials noted the importance of upholding existing agreements and continued engagement to foster peace and security in a region marked by complex geopolitical dynamics.