RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held a telephone conversation with the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, to discuss the latest regional developments and ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at bringing security and stability across the Middle East.
“They also emphasised the continuation of bilateral coordination and consultation between the two countries,” the Saudi Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Tuesday.
🇸🇦📞🇶🇦 | Foreign Minister HH Prince @FaisalbinFarhan held a phone call with Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani. pic.twitter.com/WIHmvZZ7i2
— Foreign Ministry 🇸🇦 (@KSAmofaEN) May 12, 2026
The discussion comes at a time when Middle Eastern countries are intensifying diplomatic engagement to address a range of regional challenges, including ongoing conflicts, humanitarian concerns, and efforts to promote dialogue and de-escalation.
Earlier, Saudi Arabia’s cabinet had strongly condemned treacherous attacks on the territories and territorial waters of the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Kuwait.
On the other hand, the Strait of Hormuz — a crucial global energy shipping route linking Gulf oil producers to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea — has remained largely shut down.
Saudi Arabia and Qatar have in recent years strengthened bilateral relations and expanded cooperation across political and economic fields.
Both countries have maintained close communication on regional diplomacy, Gulf cooperation, energy matters, and international initiatives.
The latest telephone conversation also reflects the shared commitment of Riyadh and Doha to enhancing Gulf coordination and supporting diplomatic solutions to regional crises through dialogue and cooperation.
