America News Agency

Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani and French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot co-chaired the fourth strategic dialogue meeting between Qatar and France.

According to a statement from Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the meeting held in Doha on October 21 addressed ways to strengthen relations and the strategic partnership between the two countries in the political, diplomatic, economic, investment, defense, security, education, health, cultural and sports sectors. Humanitarian assistance and development cooperation were also discussed.

The meeting reviewed progress made in various areas of cooperation since the third strategic dialogue meeting held in June 2025, while regional developments were also on the agenda.

The two sides discussed efforts to achieve peace, particularly the Palestinian issue and the situation in the Gaza Strip. They also assessed developments in Lebanon, Sudan and the Horn of Africa, as well as developments related to Iran and the impact of tensions in the Strait of Hormuz on regional security and freedom of navigation.

The meeting also addressed Qatar's mediation efforts aimed at resolving conflicts through diplomatic means, reducing tensions and strengthening regional security and stability. Both sides emphasized the importance of maintaining coordination and consultations on regional and international issues of mutual interest.