Qatari Emir Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani Discusses De-Escalation With Donald Trump

Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani discussed regional developments in a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump, according to a statement from the Qatari leader’s office.

“Announcement The Qatari Amiri Diwan said that the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a phone call from U”

Al-Jazeera Net

The Qatari leader’s office said Sheikh Tamim stressed the importance of prioritising diplomacy and dialogue among all parties to prevent further escalation in the Middle East.

Al-Jazeera Net

In the same call, Trump expressed appreciation for Qatar’s support of Pakistani mediation efforts between Washington and Tehran, praising Doha’s role in “bridging differences and promoting de-escalation in the region”.

The Qatari Amiri Diwan also announced that the Emir of Qatar received a telephone call from Trump and that the two sides reviewed the latest developments in the region in light of efforts aimed at reducing escalation and enhancing stability.

The Qatari Amiri Diwan said the Emir of Qatar stressed the need to prioritize diplomatic and political solutions in order to reinforce regional security and stability.

In the readout, Trump’s appreciation for Qatar was tied to Doha’s role in “bridging differences and promoting de-escalation in the region”, while the Qatari side emphasized dialogue among all parties.

Middle East Eye

Al-Jazeera Net said the call also discussed the “strong strategic relations between Qatar and the United States of America” and explored ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in various fields.

Valeurs actuelles framed the broader context as a regional environment where dossiers of Gaza, of Iran and the security of American bases in the Gulf “s’entrecroisent dangereusement,” and described the call as part of efforts to keep channels of dialogue open with actors Washington “ne souhaite plus affronter directement”.

The Qatari statements tied the call to preventing the widening of crises, with the Qatari Amiri Diwan saying the Emir affirmed Doha’s continued support for efforts aimed at containing tensions and preventing the widening of crises in the region.

“Quelques heures avant l’arrivée de Benjamin Netanyahou à la Maison Blanche, le coup de fil du mardi 11 février entre Donald Trump et l’émir du Qatar, Tamim ben Hamad Al Thani, n’avait rien de tout à fait anodin”

Valeurs actuelles

Al-Jazeera Net said the conversation reviewed the latest developments in the Middle East in light of political and security developments and regional and international efforts aimed at reducing escalation and promoting stability.

Valeurs actuelles described a prior test of the relationship in which the U.S. administration “n’a pas prévenu Doha d’une frappe israélienne ciblée sur sa capitale,” and said the shock was immense across the Gulf.

In that account, the incident was presented as a moment when “la crédibilité du parapluie sécuritaire américain” “a vacillé,” while the Qatar side did not break its role as mediator, continuing to “poursuivi son rôle de médiateur” despite serious fears.