Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani has discussed efforts to reduce regional tensions with Canada’s Foreign Minister, Anita Anand, Al Jazeera reports.

In their phone call, Qatar’s foreign ministry said Sheikh Mohammed has stressed the need for all parties to adhere to dialogue and diplomacy, as well as implementing the MoU, including ensuring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

He also reaffirms Qatar’s support for efforts to defuse tensions and achieve a comprehensive, sustainable peace in the region.