Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani has held a telephonic conversation with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud.

Both leaders discussed the latest regional developments, particularly the “diplomatic efforts and joint coordination to de-escalate and strengthen security and stability in the region,” the Qatari foreign ministry said in a statement.

Qatari prime minister “stressed the need for all parties to commit to dialogue and diplomacy, and to implement the understanding between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran, including ensuring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, in order to maintain security in the region, preserve the progress achieved, and promote regional stability,” it added.