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[85603] The Emir of Qatar emphasizes the importance of the agreement between the US and Iran in a meeting with Trump

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Diplomatic developments: The Emir of Qatar welcomes the agreement between Washington and Tehran

During the G7 summit in France, the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, made a series of statements regarding the emerging agreement between the US and Iran. According to reports by Al Jazeera, the Emir defined the agreement as "very important for the region and for Iran," and emphasized that the central goal in the recent period has been to reach agreements that would bring an end to the war, while noting that "we were not interested in economic opportunities" (according to a report by Al-Araby TV channel).

In a joint press conference with US President Donald Trump, which was reported by Anadolu Agency, the Emir clarified that despite significant progress, "there is still work that needs to be done" to complete the agreement. Anadolu Agency emphasized that the Emir expressed Doha's readiness to provide assistance whenever requested to do so by "our friends."

The messages conveyed through Arabic media outlets – particularly Al Jazeera, known for its coverage close to the positions of the Qatari administration, and Al-Araby – highlight Qatar's role as a key regional mediator. In his words quoted by اخبار الغد, the Emir reiterated that if the current efforts continue, "we will achieve something wonderful for the region and for Iran."

A summary of the reports indicates a coordination of positions between Doha and Washington at this stage of the contacts, as the Emir seeks to position Qatar as a key factor in stabilizing relations between the powers, while focusing on the security-political dimension over narrow economic interests.

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