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Qatar, Egypt discuss regional tensions during Amman meeting

Qatar, Egypt discuss regional tensions during Amman meeting Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani spoke with Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty in Jordan's capital, Amman, to discuss bilateral relations, regional developments and diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions, according to a post from Qatar’s foreign ministry on X. During the meeting, Al…

The Foreign Ministers of Egypt and Qatar, Badr Abdelatty and Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, met informally during the Jerusalem ministerial conference taking place in Amman, Jordan's capital. The two officials highlighted the strong bonds between Egypt and Qatar and emphasized the significance of preparations for the forthcoming meeting of the Egyptian-Qatari Joint Higher Committee, set to convene in Al Alamein on August 20th. This meeting aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation.

In addition to discussing bilateral ties, the ministers addressed regional events, stressing the necessity of ending the conflict and easing tensions between the United States and Iran. They also considered the impact on energy security and freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

The dialogue also covered recent developments in the Gaza Strip following the revelation of a roadmap to finalize the execution of the US President Donald Trump's peace plan. Both sides underscored the importance of ongoing coordination among Egypt, Qatar, Arab and Islamic nations, alongside Israel's adherence to its commitments, which will facilitate the transition into the second phase of the plan's implementation.

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