QNA
Ankara
Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi has stressed the urgent need to prioritise diplomacy, dialogue and collective efforts aimed at maintaining regional peace and stability.
He pointed out that the Middle East region has recently witnessed a dangerous conflucts, highlighting the grave risks involved in military escalation. .
Dr. Al Khulaifi was speaking at the ministerial meeting of the Istanbul Cooperation Initiative (ICI) and NATO member states held on the sidelines of the NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkiye, on Tuesday.
He said that the meeting comes at a pivotal stage, in which security and political challenges have become more interconnected and intertwined, and international interests have become more overlapping, which makes it necessary to unify efforts and enhance coordination to confront these challenges, which affect the security of Middle Eastern countries and threaten the foundations of regional and international stability.
He reiterated Qatar’s commitment to the path of dialogue and diplomacy, and the pursuit of de-escalation, and building on the gains achieved under the memorandum of understanding signed between the United States of America and Iran, in a way that contributes to strengthening security and stability regionally and internationally.
He noted that, following the ceasefire and in close coordination with Pakistan and other regional and international partners, Qatar intensified its mediation efforts to help maintain the ceasefire, facilitate the continuation of dialogue, and encourage confidence-building measures between the parties.
Dr. Al Khulaifi affirmed Qatar’s belief that sustainable security cannot be achieved by military means alone, but rather through diplomacy, direct dialogue, and the creation of political pathways, stressing its commitment to playing the role of a trusted mediator and facilitator of dialogue.
He added that based on its conviction that diplomacy is the most effective path to resolving disputes, Qatar continues to engage constructively with all parties, maintaining open channels of communication even during times of heightened tension.
This approach, he said, has enabled Qatar to contribute to mediation efforts both regionally and internationally, reinforcing its role as a trusted partner in conflict prevention, de-escalation, and peacebuilding.
Doha is hosting meetings between representatives of both sides to continue their dialogue and move forward towards resolving their differences through negotiation and peaceful means, thereby enhancing the prospects for achieving sustainable peace and economic growth at both the regional and international levels, he added.
He noted that Qatar attaches great importance to strengthening its cooperation with NATO within the framework of the ICI, which was launched in 2004.
He indicated that Qatar has consistently supported efforts to enhance practical cooperation with NATO and remains committed to promoting dialogue, building capacities, and contributing to joint initiatives that address mutual security concerns.
Dr. Al Khulaifi announced that an agreement had been reached regarding the Individually Tailored Partnership Programme (ITPP) between Qatar and NATO.He also announced that the final stage of establishing a regional centre for peace support operations in Qatar, under the auspices of the NATO, is nearing completion.
