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Qatari prime minister, Jordanian foreign minister discuss regional de-escalation in call

DOHA, Aug. 2. Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs held a telephone conversation with Jordan's Foreign Minister to discuss ongoing efforts aimed at reducing regional escalation, according to official accounts of the exchange.

By Simone Attah2 min read
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Key takeaways

  • Qatar's prime minister and minister of foreign affairs held a telephone call with Jordan's foreign minister to discuss reducing regional escalation, according to official accounts.
  • Qatar's prime minister holds the dual portfolio of prime minister and minister of foreign affairs.
  • Both governments described the call's subject as ongoing efforts to bring down regional tensions.
  • The official readout disclosed no specific proposals, next steps, or names of additional parties involved in the broader de-escalation effort.
  • Neither government indicated whether a follow-up meeting or call was planned.

DOHA, Aug. 2. Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs held a telephone conversation with Jordan's Foreign Minister to discuss ongoing efforts aimed at reducing regional escalation, according to official accounts of the exchange.

The call

The discussion took place by telephone. Qatar's prime minister holds the dual portfolio of prime minister and minister of foreign affairs. The counterpart on the call was Jordan's foreign minister.

Both governments described the subject as ongoing efforts to bring down regional tensions. The official readout went no further, releasing no details on specific proposals or next steps.

What the readout did not include

No names of additional parties involved in the broader de-escalation effort were disclosed. Neither government indicated whether a follow-up meeting or call was planned.

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Frequently asked

Who took part in the call?

Qatar's prime minister and minister of foreign affairs spoke by telephone with Jordan's foreign minister.

What was the call about?

Both governments said it concerned ongoing efforts to bring down regional tensions and reduce regional escalation.

When and where did this take place?

The exchange was reported from Doha on Aug. 2 and took place by telephone.

Did the readout include details on proposals or next steps?

No, the official readout released no details on specific proposals, next steps, or additional parties, and neither side indicated whether a follow-up was planned.