Al Khulaifi reaffirms Qatar's solidarity with Syria in face of Israeli aggression
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Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi held a phone call with Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Syria Asaad Al Shibani on Thursday.
During the call, the two sides discussed bilateral cooperation and ways to strengthen and support it, as well as the latest developments in Syria, particularly in the city of As-Suwayda, and the ongoing Israeli attacks on Syrian territory.
The Minister of State stressed the importance of holding all parties accountable for the bloodshed of civilians in As-Suwayda and ensuring that they do not escape justice, underlining the need to intensify efforts to reinforce civil peace through dialogue and peaceful means.
He also reaffirmed Qatar's full solidarity with Syria in all measures it takes to safeguard its security and stability, reiterating Qatar's firm position in support of Syria's sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity, and the aspirations of its people for a dignified life.
The Minister of State also held a phone call with Walid Jumblatt, former president of the Progressive Socialist Party of Lebanon.
They discussed developments in Lebanon and the region, as well as the latest developments in the City of As-Suwayda in the Arab Republic of Syria.
Dr Khulaifi reiterated Qatar's position calling for holding accountable all the parties that caused the shedding of blood of innocent civilians in As-Suwayda and ensuring they don't escape punishment, and to intensify efforts promoting civil peace through dialogue and peaceful means.
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