Readout of the telephone conversation between the Secretary-General and His Highness Mr. Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar

The Secretary‑General spoke by telephone with His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar.

The Secretary-General reiterated his condemnation of the recent attacks against Qatar, which is a violation of the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity. He reaffirmed Qatar’s role as a strong and valued partner of the United Nations.

The Secretary-General and the Amir discussed the situation in the region and the urgent need to end the current military escalation and return to dialogue in the interest of regional stability.