Doha: Several chief editors of Qatari newspapers emphasized the importance of the second strategic dialogue between the State of Qatar and the United Kingdom, which began today in Doha. This dialogue comes in light of the close historical ties between the two countries and the sensitive developments taking place in the region, most notably of which is the current situation in the Gaza Strip, considering that these developments require consultation and the exchange of views and ideas between Doha and London.
According to Qatar News Agency, the chief editors said that this round of the Qatar-UK strategic dialogue is an extension of many previous meetings between the two countries, all of which aimed to strengthen their partnership and consult on issues of mutual interest at the bilateral, regional, and international levels, with their shared aspiration to advance this positive and fruitful strategic cooperation in all fields.
In this context, Editor-in-chief of Al-Watan newspaper Mohammad Hajji affirmed that this year's strategic dialogue between the State of Qatar and the UK is being held at a very sensitive time, amid significant events and developments that are taking place in the region.
He considered the second strategic dialogue a good opportunity to emphasize the distinguished historical relations between the two friendly countries and to discuss various aspects related to those relations, including political, economic, and security issues, as well as other issues of mutual interest at the bilateral, regional, and international levels.
Editor-in-chief of Al-Watan highlighted the State of Qatar's efforts to resolve disputes through negotiation and the country's adoption of mediation diplomacy in this context, in addition to its positive endeavors towards sustainability and promoting international peace and security, which have always been acknowledged and hailed globally.
Under the guidance of its wise leadership, the State of Qatar has always been committed to dialogue and openness to all, Hajji said, pointing out the country's keenness to build close relations with countries. He also affirmed that the Qatar-UK strategic dialogue comes within this context.
The dialogue's agenda includes the aggression taking place in the Gaza Strip as well as Qatar's efforts in making deals to stop the Palestinian bloodshed and the Israeli occupation's war against the Gaza Strip, he noted, indicating that the ongoing aggression in Gaza not only threatens the security and stability of the region, but the entire globe. Other vital issues of interest to both sides will also be present on the dialogue table, including the Syrian issue.