Qatari Prime Minister Visits Iran to Discuss Creating Conditions for Dialogue

Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, who has played a mediating role in end-of-war negotiations between the United States and Iran, visited Tehran, Iran, on the 27th (local time) and held talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

According to the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the two foreign ministers reviewed the recent regional situation during their talks and discussed efforts to ease tensions and create conditions for dialogue to contribute to enhancing regional security and stability.

In particular, the Qatari ministry stated that the talks also addressed ongoing discussions regarding a phased framework proposal, which includes an agreement to establish a temporary joint navigation corridor in the Strait of Hormuz and implement a joint project to clear mines within the strait.

The phased framework, including the establishment of a temporary shipping lane and mine clearance to open the Strait of Hormuz, is an agreement reached between Iran and Oman, countries bordering the strait.

Prime Minister Al Thani emphasized the need to respect the sovereignty of neighboring countries and guarantee freedom of navigation, stressing that it is important to continue diplomatic efforts to resolve differences through dialogue and lower tensions.

Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi expressed his gratitude for the Qatari government's ongoing diplomatic steps and efforts to support dialogue and alleviate regional tensions.

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