Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, has warned of the potential outbreak of a civil war in Syria, which could threaten the country’s unity if a political solution is not reached. He pointed out that President Bashar Al-Assad has not utilized the relative stability of recent years to improve relations with his people.
While speaking at a discussion during the Doha Forum, which opened today (Saturday), Sheikh Al Thani emphasized the importance of establishing a necessary framework to achieve a sustainable solution for Syria.
The Qatari Foreign Minister also held talks with his counterparts from Turkey, Jordan, and Iran, discussing the latest developments in the Syrian situation as well as new issues in Gaza and the occupied Palestinian territories.
According to separate statements from Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister held two phone calls with the Foreign Ministers of Turkey, Hakan Fidan, and Iran, Abbas Araqchi. He also received a call from Jordan’s Foreign Minister, Ayman Safadi.
These discussions focused on urgent situations in Syria and the new developments in Gaza and the occupied Palestinian territories.
A ministerial-level meeting between countries, including Turkey, Russia, and Iran, is expected to take place as part of the Doha Forum, which began today, Saturday.
The Qatari Minister had previously expressed deep concern over the latest developments in Syria, stressing the need to protect civilians from the consequences of the ongoing conflict.
During his conversations with the Foreign Ministers of Turkey and Iran, the Qatari Minister reiterated his country’s clear stance, which calls for encouraging all parties to engage in dialogue and understanding to resolve the Syrian crisis, in line with international legal resolutions and UN Security Council Resolution 2254. This resolution ensures the hope of the Syrian people while safeguarding the country’s unity, sovereignty, and independence.
On December 18, 2015, the United Nations Security Council voted on Resolution 2254, which calls for the initiation of peace talks and achieving a political solution to the Syrian situation.
At the end of last month, Syrian armed opposition forces captured major cities in the country and advanced towards the capital, Damascus.
