Qatar’s deputy prime minister and minister of state for defense affairs
Abdulrahman Al‑Thani said on the 19th that sustainable peace requires broad
regional dialogue between GCC states and Iran, with Pakistan and Turkey
participating and coordination with international allies. He said talks should
be built on trust and non‑aggression agreements and respond to the concerns of
both Iran and the GCC. Strong economic cooperation with Iran, he added, could
serve as a bridge to prevent future regional conflict. Any uncertainty in the
Strait of Hormuz or other straits would harm global energy supplies and markets
and ultimately be passed on to consumers.
