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In a joint statement issued in their capacity as mediators, the three countries stressed the imperative for Israel to fully comply with all its obligations under the Gaza ceasefire agreement.
Iran International earlier on Saturday cited an Iranian Armed Forces official as claiming that three pilots survived after their Sukhoi Su-24 fighter jets went down during “March attacks” and were captured by Qatari forces.
The foreign ministers of the eight countries condemned the ongoing Israeli violations, particularly the targeting of healthcare facilities and medical infrastructure, attacks on civilian infrastructure, and the continued loss of civilian lives, including women and children.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty discussed regional developments and de-escalation efforts with his Qatari counterpart Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in a Sunday phone call.
World powers welcomed a Gaza disarmament deal as Egypt-backed mediation opened a path to the next ceasefire phase.
Qatar has strongly condemned the targeting of two liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers at Egypt's Damietta Port, describing the attack as a direct threat to global energy supplies, a blatant violation of international law, and an irresponsible act that undermines regional security and jeopardizes the interests of nations.
Egypt and Qatar on Saturday called for the resumption of negotiations between the United States and Iran, urging regional efforts to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East and return to diplomacy.
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi returned to Egypt on Tuesday after completing visits to the State of Qatar and the Kingdom of Bahrain.
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi emphasized on Tuesday that Gulf security is an integral part of Egyptian national security, expressing Cairo's full solidarity with Manama amid regional tensions.
The calls addressed the outcomes of the direct and indirect meetings and communications hosted by Muscat yesterday, as well as the efforts made to advance de-escalation and the resumption of US-Iranian negotiations.
"I extend my sincere condolences and sympathy to the brotherly State of Qatar: its Amir, government and people, on the passing of the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, may Allah the Almighty have mercy upon him," El-Sisi said in a social media post.
The Amiri Diwan prayed for Allah’s mercy on the late Father Amir and praised his lasting contributions to Qatar and the Arab and Islamic nations.
Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptians Abroad, Badr Abdelatty, held a telephone call on Friday with Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar.
Egypt extended its formal condolences to Qatar following the death of a Qatari citizen killed by shrapnel from ongoing military operations in the region, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced in a Monday official statement.
In a statement, Egypt affirmed its full support for the sisterly State of Qatar in the aftermath of the incident and wished a speedy recovery to those injured.
Canada’s first World Cup match on the west coast delivered a resounding 6-0 victory over Qatar that brought boundless joy to long-suffering local fans in Vancouver, who witnessed their men's national team notch their first win at a World Cup finals.
The talks centered on the ongoing crisis regarding Iran. Minister Abdelatty welcomed US President Donald Trump’s decision to cancel planned military strikes against Iran, expressing hope that all parties would seize this opening to resolve outstanding disputes through peaceful dialogue.
Sources told Al Qahera News channel on Tuesday that Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey have agreed on the importance of breaking the current deadlock in the Gaza negotiations in order to implement all the outcomes of the Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Conference and President Trump's plan.
Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptians Abroad, Badr Abdelatty, held phone calls on Friday with Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, and Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia.
The two ministers emphasized that continued serious negotiations remain the only viable path toward resolving outstanding issues and preventing the region from facing the consequences of uncontrolled escalation that could threaten regional peace and security.
