DOHA: Qatar has stated that it is not acting as a mediator in the ongoing dialogue between the United States and Iran, emphasizing that there is no requirement for a new intermediary in the process.
Speaking during a media briefing, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari said that diplomatic engagement is continuing at a high level with Pakistan, the United States, and other allied nations to support efforts aimed at sustaining the current ceasefire.
He noted that since the ceasefire came into effect, there have been no attacks on Qatar from the Iranian side. However, he stressed that a temporary halt in hostilities is not enough, underlining the importance of achieving a comprehensive and long-term solution to ensure durable peace in the region.
Al-Ansari also clarified that Qatar has not entered into any specific agreement with Iran regarding the prevention of attacks. He further warned against allowing any single country to dominate key strategic waterways, calling such a scenario unacceptable.
Meanwhile, Shehbaz Sharif is set to begin an official tour of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey from today through April 18. The visit is expected to focus on strengthening bilateral relations and discussing regional peace and security.
During his trip, the prime minister will meet senior leadership in both Saudi Arabia and Qatar to explore avenues for enhanced cooperation across multiple sectors. He will later travel to Turkey to attend the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, where he is scheduled to participate in a leaders’ panel and present Pakistan’s perspective on key global issues.
On the sidelines of the forum, Sharif is also expected to hold meetings with Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and other international leaders, reinforcing Pakistan’s commitment to active diplomacy and global engagement.
He will be accompanied by senior officials, including Ishaq Dar, Attaullah Tarar, and Tariq Fatemi.
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