He reaffirmed the bonds of friendship and closeness between the Venezuelan and Qatari peoples and governments.

On Friday, the Venezuelan Foreign Affairs Ministry announced that President Nicolas Maduro held a telephone conversation with His Highness the Emir of the State of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.

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During the conversation, the Bolivarian leader expressed solidarity with Qatar amid the complex situation that West Asia has faced in recent weeks.

“President Maduro expressed hope that the recently announced ceasefire between Iran and Israel will not just be a pause but the beginning of a true, structural peace agreement for the entire region,” Venezuelan diplomacy said.

For his part, the emir of Qatar said he had received President Maduro’s proposal to convene a ‘Summit for Peace and Against War’ and praised Venezuela’s diplomatic efforts in favor of regional stability.

The Qatari leader also detailed his country’s efforts to stop the genocide in Palestine and achieve lasting peace in the region.

“This was gratefully acknowledged by President Maduro, who commended Qatar’s strong diplomatic capabilities in this and other global matters,” Venezuela’s Foreign Ministry stated.

“Both leaders reaffirmed the bonds of friendship and closeness between their peoples and governments, reiterating their commitment to further deepening bilateral cooperation in all areas, which is progressing steadily,” it added.

The Bolivarian president and the Qatari leader agreed to “maintain constant communication and meet again soon to continue advancing, with firm and decisive steps, on joint projects that strengthen the steadfast relationship between the two sister nations.”

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Source: FM

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