Qatar, Russia discuss cooperation, Ukraine crisis

17/3/2025 6:01

Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met here on Sunday with Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov to discuss bilateral cooperation, particularly in trade, economic, and technical fields, according to a statement by Qatar's Foreign Ministry.

The two sides also reviewed developments in the Ukraine crisis and several other regional and international issues of mutual concern.

Additionally, Al Thani and Manturov co-chaired the fifth session of the Qatari-Russian Joint Committee on Trade, Economic, and Technical Cooperation.

During the session, Al Thani reaffirmed Qatar's support for all international efforts toward a peaceful resolution to the Ukraine crisis through dialogue and diplomacy.

He further emphasized the "urgent need" to implement the Gaza ceasefire agreement to bring the Gaza war to an end and pave the way for a just, comprehensive, and sustainable peace in the region.

On Sunday, Manturov also met with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on bilateral ties and the Ukraine crisis.

Manturov's visit followed recent U.S.-Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia's port city of Jeddah, which concluded with Kiev okaying a U.S.-proposed 30-day ceasefire plan and Washington consenting to lift its pause on military aid to and intelligence sharing with Ukraine.