HE Director of the Department of American Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), Jassim bin Mohammed Al Asmakh affirmed that the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the State of Qatar and Canada on the establishment of a strategic dialogue between the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Canadian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development reflects the depth of the growing partnership between the two friendly countries and their keenness to enhance cooperation and coordination in various areas of mutual interest.

Canada has expressed deep concern over escalating tensions in the Middle East, warning of global consequences for security, trade, and economic stability, according to remarks made by HE Minister of National Defense David McGuinty.

​Canada has reaffirmed its support for the State of Qatar and the wider Gulf region amid escalating regional tensions, with HE Foreign Minister Anita Anand condemning "unjustified retaliatory attacks from Iran" against several countries in the region.

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met Thursday with HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada Anita Anand, currently visiting the country.

HE Minister of State for Energy Affairs, Eng. Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi met on Thursday with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada Anita Anand, currently visiting the country.

Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari stressed that the solution to the current crisis should be primarily regional, noting that all Gulf littoral states and countries linked to its supply chains are directly concerned, alongside the necessary international dimension.

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani has received a phone call from HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Abbas Araghchi, to discuss recent regional developments.

The State of Qatar has sent a 14th identical letter to HE Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres and HE Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United Nations and President of the Security Council for the month of April Jamal Fares Al Rowaiei, regarding the latest developments of the Iranian attack on its territories. This attack constitutes a blatant violation of its national sovereignty, a direct threat to its security and territorial integrity, and an unacceptable escalation that threatens the security and stability of the region.

The State of Qatar stressed the importance of coordinated international efforts to eliminate the remnants of the former Syrian regime's chemical weapons program, praising the cooperation of the fraternal Syrian Arab Republic with the organization and international partners.

The State of Qatar welcomes the announcement of a ceasefire agreement between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran, considering it an initial step towards de-escalation, and stressing the need to build on it urgently to prevent the spread of tension in the region.