MoFA spokesperson discusses regional issues with EU officials
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Brussels
Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) HE Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari met with Managing Director for the MENA region at the European External Action Service Helene Le Gal in Brussels on Tuesday.
The meeting discussed cooperation between Qatar and the European Union and addressed the latest developments in Gaza and occupied Palestinian territories, as well as in Syria, Lebanon, Yemen, and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine crisis.
The discussions also touched on talks between the United States and Iran.
During the meeting, Le Gal expressed appreciation for Qatar's efforts as part of the joint mediation aimed at achieving a permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
Dr. Al Ansarialso met with Chief Foreign Policy Advisor of the European Council President Anna-Maria Boura.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed regional developments, particularly in Gaza and the occupied Palestinian territories, Syria, the latest updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis, and ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran.
Both sides emphasised the importance of coordinating positions on regional and international issues of mutual interest.
The meeting was attended by Ambassador of Qatar to the European Union and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) HE Abdulaziz bin Ahmed Al Malki.
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