Qatar has welcomed the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) inked by the United States and Iran, calling it “a renewed affirmation of the two sides’ commitment to resolving their differences through negotiation and peaceful means”.

“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterates Qatar’s full appreciation of the partnership and efforts undertaken by the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and all regional and international parties to de-escalate tensions and bridge the gaps in viewpoints, culminating in the signing of this memorandum,” Doha’s foreign ministry adds in a statement.

The ministry stresses that the MoU embodies a “solid foundation for moving forward with the next phase of talks between the American and Iranian sides”.

“The ministry affirms Qatar’s continued full support for all good offices and endeavors aimed at enhancing regional security and stability, and reaching sustainable solutions to outstanding issues through dialogue and peaceful means, in accordance with the principles of international law and good neighborliness, and contributing to opening new horizons for cooperation, development and prosperity, and achieving the common interests of the peoples of the region and the world,” the statement reads.