Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of Australia HE Penny Wong, who thanked Qatar for its humanitarian efforts in the Gaza Strip.
The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs emphasized the necessity of concerted regional and international diplomatic efforts to achieve an immediate ceasefire and the permanent opening of the Rafah border crossing to ensure the continuous flow of relief convoys and humanitarian aid to the besieged Palestinian brothers in the Gaza Strip. He expressed Qatar’s deep concern over the catastrophic deterioration of the humanitarian situation in the Strip.
He reiterated Qatar’s categorical rejection and condemnation of the repeated crimes committed by the Israeli occupation forces in targeting civilian facilities, including hospitals, schools, and population centres in the Strip, describing these actions as a serious escalation that poses severe consequences for the security and stability of the region.
He also underlined Qatar’s ongoing efforts in mediating the release of hostages, noting that the continued shelling aggravates the humanitarian catastrophe in the Strip and complicates the ongoing efforts.
The Australian Foreign Minister expressed her country’s appreciation for Qatar’s efforts in opening the Rafah crossing to ensure the flow of relief convoys and humanitarian aid to the besieged
Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip.She also thanked Qatar for its efforts in evacuating Australian citizens from Gaza. (QNA)
