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HM King Hamad Expresses Solidarity with Qatar in Phone Call with Emir Sheikh Tamim

HM King Hamad Expresses Solidarity with Qatar in Phone Call with Emir Sheikh Tamim

Daily Tribune19 hours ago

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the King of Bahrain, held a phone call with his brother, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar, expressing Bahrain's full solidarity with the State of Qatar following a recent attack on its sovereignty.
During the call, HM the King strongly condemned the incident in which Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps violated Qatari airspace — an act His Majesty described as a clear breach of international law and the UN Charter.
King Hamad reaffirmed Bahrain's unwavering support for Qatar and emphasized that Bahrain stands ready to offer all means of support to the Qatari leadership in response to such provocations.
He highlighted the deep bonds of brotherhood and shared heritage among the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, stating that such ties call for unity in the face of external threats. His Majesty also underscored the importance of restraint, avoiding escalation, and resolving conflicts through peaceful means.
The phone call reflects a growing spirit of cooperation and solidarity among GCC nations during times of regional tension.

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HM King Hamad Expresses Solidarity with Qatar in Phone Call with Emir Sheikh Tamim
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HM King Hamad Expresses Solidarity with Qatar in Phone Call with Emir Sheikh Tamim

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the King of Bahrain, held a phone call with his brother, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar, expressing Bahrain's full solidarity with the State of Qatar following a recent attack on its sovereignty. During the call, HM the King strongly condemned the incident in which Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps violated Qatari airspace — an act His Majesty described as a clear breach of international law and the UN Charter. King Hamad reaffirmed Bahrain's unwavering support for Qatar and emphasized that Bahrain stands ready to offer all means of support to the Qatari leadership in response to such provocations. He highlighted the deep bonds of brotherhood and shared heritage among the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, stating that such ties call for unity in the face of external threats. His Majesty also underscored the importance of restraint, avoiding escalation, and resolving conflicts through peaceful means. The phone call reflects a growing spirit of cooperation and solidarity among GCC nations during times of regional tension.

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