Embassy of Romania in Qatar

Excellent dialogue with Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi, Minister of State of Qatar🇶🇦, on the sidelines of #UNGA81. I reaffirmed Romania’s willingness to deepen political dialogue and cooperation with the State of Qatar in key economic and sectoral areas. I emphasized the importance of continuing institutional exchanges - particularly in the areas of energy, home affairs, and cybersecurity - building upon the rich tradition of cooperation in these fields. I also reiterated our readiness to resume dialogue aimed at reactivating the Joint Commission on Economic Cooperation. On regional security, we underlined the need for continued concerted efforts to identify a comprehensive diplomatic solution to the current tensions in the Gulf area. I praised the essential contribution of Qatar in supporting mediation efforts, promoting dialogue between the parties, and preventing a further escalation of hostilities. We look forward to continuing our joint efforts to deepen our bilateral relations and further advance cooperation in areas of mutual interest. @Dr_Al_Khulaifi

This morning, I spoke with @MIshaqDar50, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, who briefed me on the latest mediation efforts in the Middle East regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the essential agreement between the United States and Iran, and the timeline for its signature. I thanked Pakistan for its important mediation role and discussed the contribution of regional partners to de-escalation efforts, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Türkiye, and Egypt, as well as the continued engagement and support of the UN and the EU. We also reaffirmed the strong bilateral relationship between Romania and Pakistan and the spirit of dialogue that has characterized our contacts since our first conversation at the beginning of the Islamabad peace process. The official signing ceremony of the agreement is planned for June 19. The next phase will include further negotiations, including technical aspects related to the nuclear file, where Romania's role as Vice-Governor of the @iaeaorg is also relevant. Our shared objectives-helping reduce energy prices and ensuring timely access to agricultural fertilizers with a positive impact on global food markets-now have a realistic prospect thanks to the diplomatic efforts of the United States and all countries involved in the mediation process. Continued international coordination and engagement remain essential, as do regional stability and the deterrence of armed attacks. Romania is part of both the coalition coordinated by the U.S. Department of State to support diplomatic efforts for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the broader European coalition engaged in these efforts.

Today I met with the resident Heads of Mission of the member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council accredited to Bucharest, Sultan Mohamed Majed Al Ali, Ambassador of the 🇦🇪 to RO, Abdullah Abdulrahman Al‑Shatti, Ambassador of 🇰🇼 to RO, Rashid Abdullah Mohammed Al Sheikh Al Kuwari, Ambassador of 🇶🇦 to RO, and Azzam Alfuraih, Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of the Kingdom of 🇸🇦 in Bucharest. We exchanged on the current state of play in the broader Gulf region, particularly on the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz and international efforts to ensure free passage. We joined calls for the immediate reopening of the Strait and the restoration of safe maritime navigation throughout the region. We discussed also about EU–GCC strengthened ties and efforts in multilateral organizations such as UN, IMO, FAO. I reiterated Romania’s solidarity with our Gulf partners directly affected by the military hostilities, including the most recent drone attacks on nuclear energy infrastructure. Safeguarding maritime security and the operativity of critical waterways remains our shared priority. International efforts are aimed at lowering the pressure on energy prices and ensuring free passage for fertilizers essential in agriculture. @KSAembassyROU @QatarEm_Romania