Doha: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani made two phone calls today with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation HE Sergey Lavrov and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine HE Dmytro Kuleba.
During the two calls, the latest developments in the crisis between Russia and Ukraine were reviewed.
During the two calls, the Deputy Prime Minister expressed Qatar's concern over this escalation and its repercussions, and urged all parties to exercise restraint and resolve the dispute through constructive dialogue and diplomatic methods and the settlement of international disputes by peaceful means, and not to take what would lead to more escalation. His Excellency stressed the need to ensure the safety of civilians and consider this a top priority.
His Excellency also affirmed Qatar's position and keenness on the United Nations Charter and the well-established principles of international law, including obligations under the Charter to settle international disputes by peaceful means, refrain from the threat or use of force, and adhere to the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of states.
