DOHA, (TDI): Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, held discussions with British Foreign Secretary David Lammy on Monday, focusing on the ongoing situations in Gaza and Syria.
According to a statement from the Qatari Foreign Ministry, bin Abdulrahman addressed bilateral relations and regional developments, particularly the crises in Gaza and Syria, during his phone call with Lammy.
Qatar, along with Egypt and the U.S., has been involved in mediating a ceasefire and prisoner swap agreement between Israel and Hamas to end the conflict in Gaza, which has claimed more than 45,800 lives, mostly women and children, since October 7, 2023. However, progress has been hindered by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s refusal to halt the war.
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On Syria, the Qatari premier reiterated his country’s commitment to Syria’s unity, sovereignty, and independence, emphasizing the need for a government that meets the aspirations of the Syrian people for a dignified life and a state built on institutions and the rule of law.
Meanwhile, on Sunday, Syrian Foreign Minister Assad al-Shaibani met with Qatari officials in Doha to discuss strengthening bilateral relations, marking the reopening of Syria’s embassy in Qatar.
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Bashar Assad, who led Syria for nearly 25 years, fled to Russia after anti-regime forces took control of Damascus on December 8, marking the end of the Baath Party’s long rule. The regime collapse followed a swift offensive by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham fighters who captured key cities in under two weeks. A new administration led by Ahmed al-Sharaa has since assumed control.
