Emir of Qatar travels to Tehran; A window to expand relations with the Arab countries of the Persian Gulf
According to the Fars News Agency’s Foreign Policy Group, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar, arrived in Tehran at noon (Thursday) on May 12, in response to the invitation of Ayatollah Seyyed Ibrahim Ra’isi, for a one-day trip. The first vice president was at Mehrabad airport. In this meeting, the Emir of Qatar announced the facilitation of the visa issuance process for Iranian spectators interested in attending the Qatar World Cup and said: “We welcome the offer of Iran’s cooperation in holding the 2022 World Cup.”
He immediately went to the Saadabad complex and was welcomed by the President of Iran.
Ayatollah Ra’isi stated in a joint press conference with the Emir of Qatar: “Any intervention by foreign countries and the West is not only not security-building, but also harmful to the region.” What can solve the problems of the region is in the hands of the capable managers of this region. (Read here)
The Emir of Qatar in this press conference, stating that the relations between Iran and Qatar are strong and stable relations and based on good neighborliness, noted: “Today we sat down to discuss various issues and in the talks we emphasized that resolving disputes in the region It is only possible through dialogue.
According to Fars, the visit took place while Enrique Mora, the EU’s deputy foreign policy chief and coordinator of the Vienna talks, was also in Tehran on Wednesday for talks with Ali Bagheri.
* No need for intermediaries
Following the news of the Emir of Qatar’s visit to Tehran, the British news agency Reuters wrote on May 7 that the purpose of the Emir of Qatar’s visit to Tehran was to try to revive Borjam and provide energy due to the Russia-Ukraine war. (Read here).
Saeed Khatibzadeh The spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs also confirmed the trip in a weekly meeting with reporters on Monday, May 10, and said about the issues raised regarding the mediation of the Emir of Qatar between Iran and the United States: “This trip is on the agenda and will be done soon.” Dr. Raeisi is done and shows the very close relations between Iran and its neighbors, and these visits indicate the good neighborly policy of Iran. The agenda of the Emir of Qatar is definitely a bilateral and regional agenda and consultation on international issues. Iran and the P5 + 1 are on one side of the atmosphere, and the United States is on the other side of the atmosphere, and there may be no need for mediation between Iran and the P5 + 1. At the same time, Qatar has always been with the Islamic Republic of Iran in the realization of its rights.
It is worth mentioning that after the victory of Ayatollah Ra’isi in the presidential election, “Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani”, the Emir of Qatar, telephoned the elected president on July 23, 1400, to congratulate him on his victory in the presidential election, and before that a message in this regard. Had sent to the president the thirteenth government.
In March of last year, Ayatollah Ra’isi and the Emir of Qatar met in Doha, and President Ayatollah Seyyed Ibrahim Ra’isi traveled to Doha at the invitation of the Emir of Qatar. He also met with the Emir of Qatar at the OPEC Gas Summit in Doha.
The Qatari emir told a joint news conference with the Iranian president that he hoped the visit would be a new chapter in relations between Iran and Qatar, adding that he hoped an agreement would be reached in Vienna that would be to the satisfaction of all parties.
Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani also tweeted about the visit: We have common interests – I examined. “In addition to the most important developments in the region and the world, we discussed ways to maintain regional security and stability.”
Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, who accompanied the President on his visit to Doha, tweeted on March 24 that strengthening relations with neighbors, especially Arab countries, is a key priority in Iran’s policy: “Our hands are open to our neighbors.” .
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran had a bilateral meeting with his Qatari counterpart in Doha on March 24, 2006 at the same time as Ayatollah Ra’isi’s visit.
Simultaneously with Ayatollah Ra’isi’s visit to Qatar, Al-Sharq newspaper reported on the history and trend of bilateral relations between Iran and Qatar and wrote: The Qatari government’s relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran originate from historical relations and their blood, cultural, religious and political relations. Has strengthened. In recent years, relations between the two countries have witnessed tangible progress in all areas of economic, political, cultural, energy and border cooperation. This is the result of the attention of the officials of the two countries, who are working to expand and develop bilateral relations and strive to promote cooperation to the highest levels. (Read here)
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar also had a telephone conversation with Hussein Amir-Abdollahian on March 4, referring to the successful visit of Ayatollah Seyyed Ibrahim Ra’isi to that country. Evaluated bilateral relations. Amir Abdullahian also thanked the Emir of Qatar for welcoming and hosting Ayatollah Ra’isi during the visit.
It is worth mentioning that “Sheikh Mohammad bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani”, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, also traveled to Tehran on Thursday, September 9, 1400 and met with Hussein Amir Abdullahian. The Islamic Republic of Iran discussed bilateral relations and developments in the region.
Hussein Amir-Abdollahian arrived in Qatar on January 12, the second destination of his visit to the Persian Gulf after Oman, and met with the Emir of Qatar and his Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister. During the meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Emir of Qatar stressed the importance of relations between the two countries and the expansion of cooperation between the two countries on regional and bilateral issues.
Sheikh Mohammad bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, also had a telephone conversation with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Hossein Amir-Abdullahian, on April 2, 1401. They discussed bilateral relations, regional and international developments, as well as the Vienna talks.
It is worth mentioning that before the visit of the Emir of Qatar to Tehran, the first meeting of the Joint Political Committee of Iran and Qatar chaired by Ali Bagheri and “Ahmad bin Hassan Al-Hamadi” Secretary General of the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs was held in Tehran on Tuesday, May 10th. Hamidreza Dehghani Poudeh, Iran’s ambassador to Doha, wrote the day before: “After the signing of a joint political cooperation agreement between the Iranian and Qatari foreign ministries during the president’s recent visit to Doha, the first meeting of the joint political committee chaired by Dr. Ali will take place tomorrow.” Bagheri, Deputy Foreign Minister and Dr. Ahmad Hassan Al-Hamadi, Secretary General of the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs will be held in Tehran.
It is worth mentioning that Hamid Reza Dehghani Podeh, the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Doha, had already written in a tweet: . During the last month, we have been preparing the case and obtaining the consent of the prisoners for transfer.
Another development after Ayatollah Ra’isi’s visit was the lifting of the ban on Iranian liner traffic in Qatari ports. With the help of the Qatari ministers of transport and health, the ban on traditional Iranian dinghies to Qatari ports was lifted. Compliance with all regulations, and in particular the coronary hygiene guidelines, ensures its continuity.
* Relations with peripheral countries are responding
In this regard «سیدرضا صدرالحسینی» In an interview with Fars, the West Asian affairs analyst said about the Emir of Qatar’s visit to Tehran: The Muslim and non-Muslim neighbor, the connections of the thirteenth government with the surrounding countries for the last eight to nine months, are being answered today.
He added: “We have a lot of work to do with the neighbors of the Persian Gulf in the field of public security and the expansion of economic relations, and it seems that we are in a situation where we can establish these relations with Qatar.” In some African countries, increase.
Sadr al-Husseini reminded: “Of course, one of the most important issues regarding the expansion of relations with Qatar is the dispute that has already arisen between the GCC, and this trip can certainly be a way or a window to expand relations between the Arab countries and the Islamic Republic of Iran.” .
He referred to the talks between Iran and Saudi Arabia and added: “Considering the talks between Iran and Saudi Arabia, some countries in the Persian Gulf have become more sensitive to this issue in order to have a special place in politics.” Foreigners of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
According to this analyst of West Asian issues in the field of economic and energy issues, we can have good and good relations with Qatar, and considering the economic potential of Qatar, the issue of expanding trade and banking relations is one of the issues that can be considered between the two countries.
He called the important point in the regional trip and the political and economic relations between the regions of the Islamic Republic of Iran a balance that the Islamic Republic of Iran will consider in the field of foreign policy, especially with its neighbors, and added:
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