Qatari, Iranian FMs Discuss Gaza Ceasefire Efforts

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi receives  his Qatari counterpart Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani in Tehran on Monday. (Iranian Foreign Ministry)
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi receives his Qatari counterpart Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani in Tehran on Monday. (Iranian Foreign Ministry)
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Qatari, Iranian FMs Discuss Gaza Ceasefire Efforts

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi receives  his Qatari counterpart Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani in Tehran on Monday. (Iranian Foreign Ministry)
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi receives his Qatari counterpart Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani in Tehran on Monday. (Iranian Foreign Ministry)

Iran’s new Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held talks in Tehran on Monday with his Qatari counterpart Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani on efforts to reach a ceasefire in Gaza.

The officials also discussed bilateral relations between Tehran and Doha and means to bolster them in various fields, reported Qatar’s state news agency QNA.

The officials stressed the importance “of ending the Israeli forces' crimes against Palestinians, the war on the Gaza Strip, and the terrorism practiced by settlers in the West Bank, to spare the region the risks of escalation.”

Araghchi said Israel is seeking full-scale conflict in the region, the Iranian Foreign Ministry quoted him as saying.

He welcomed Qatar’s mediation efforts to end the war, underlining Tehran’s support for any agreement accepted by the Palestinian resistance parties, including Hamas.

The FMs exchanged views on developing and bolstering ties between Tehran and Doha. They also discussed regional and international issues of common interest.

Sheikh Mohammed also met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.

The FM conveyed to the president the greetings of Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and his wishes to the Iranian people to achieve more development and prosperity.

The meeting discussed bilateral cooperation relations, developments in the region, and ways to maintain the region's security and stability.



Palestinian President Arrives in Riyadh 

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is received by Saudi officials upon his arrival in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is received by Saudi officials upon his arrival in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)
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Palestinian President Arrives in Riyadh 

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is received by Saudi officials upon his arrival in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is received by Saudi officials upon his arrival in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas arrived in Riyadh on Monday.

He was received by Deputy Governor of Riyadh Region Prince Mohamed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz and Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah upon his arrival at King Khalid International Airport.

Also welcoming him were Non-Resident Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the State of Palestine and Consul General in Jerusalem Nayef bin Bandar Al-Sudairi, Palestinian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Bassem Al-Agha, and Undersecretary of Royal Protocol Fahd Al-Saheel.