Qatar and Iran have addressed this Thursday various initiatives to alleviate the escalation of tension in the Middle East, in the midst of the impasse of the war driven by the United States and Israel, as well as the conversations with Oman to launch a maritime corridor and a demining plan in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs has detailed after the visit to Tehran of the Prime Minister and head of Qatari diplomacy, Mohamed bin Abdulrahman al Thani, that "during the meeting, the latest events in the region and the efforts aimed at reducing tensions and creating a conducive environment for dialogue were addressed, thus contributing to the strengthening of regional security and stability."
In his meeting with the Iranian Foreign Minister, Abbas Araqchi, Al Thani has discussed the negotiating process that Qatar and Oman maintain for a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. According to Doha, the presented project "contemplates the establishment of a temporary joint maritime corridor through the Strait of Hormuz, as well as an agreement to carry out a joint demining project of the strait."
Al Thani has also emphasized the importance of "respecting the sovereignty of neighboring countries and the freedom of navigation," alluding to the recent attacks against U.S. interests in the region and against merchant ships in the Persian Gulf.
In this line, he has reiterated the advisability of keeping the diplomatic channel open "to reduce tensions and resolve disputes through dialogue."
The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs has added that Araqchi has expressed his gratitude to Qatar for the diplomatic efforts made with the aim of reducing tension in the area.