The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad, received a phone call from US President Donald Trump, according to a statement published by Amiri Diwan.
During the conversation, they "reviewed the strategic relations between the two countries and the ways to support and strengthen them, and discussed the latest developments in the regional situation, especially the latest developments in the diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing the escalation in the region."
The statement said that the Emir of Qatar and the American president discussed "the latest developments in international efforts, especially the efforts made by the State of Qatar to bring the views between the concerned parties closer together and to support the path of negotiations, which paved the way for reaching a comprehensive agreement that ends the crisis and achieves security and stability in the region."
The Emir of Qatar emphasized "the importance of continuing dialogue and adopting diplomatic means to resolve disputes, to save the region from further escalation and to ensure freedom of maritime navigation and security of energy supply".