The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs published, in a post on the “X” platform, that the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, US Vice President J.D. Vance, US President’s Senior Advisor Jared Kushner, and US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff, made a joint phone call with the President of the Republic, General Joseph Aoun, on the sidelines of the Lake Lucerne summit.
According to the Qatari Foreign Ministry, during the call, the political and diplomatic efforts aimed at strengthening commitment to the ceasefire in Lebanon were reviewed, in light of the momentum created by the memorandum of understanding signed between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran.
The call also discussed ways to build on this path in a way that contributes to supporting regional security and stability, in light of the continuation of communications aimed at stabilizing the calm and preventing the return of escalation.
During the call, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman bin Jassim Al Thani affirmed the State of Qatar’s support for regional and international efforts aimed at achieving a comprehensive, just and sustainable peace in the region, reiterating Doha’s firm position towards Lebanon and its territorial integrity.
For his part, President Aoun expressed his appreciation for the efforts and mediation of the State of Qatar, and its diplomatic efforts to support security and stability and promote dialogue in the region.
This contact comes at a critical stage, as establishing a ceasefire in Lebanon has become an essential part of the regional and international movement related to the understandings between Washington and Tehran, amid Lebanese anticipation of any practical steps that guarantee stopping violations and establishing stability.
