German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, of the Christian Democratic Union, held a telephone conversation with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, on Thursday regarding the conflict between Iran and Israel. According to the German government’s spokesperson, Stefan Kornelius, the Chancellor expressed his deep concern over Iran’s nuclear program, deeming it a threat to regional security and stability.
The two leaders reportedly agreed that the conflict should not be extended to other states in the region and that diplomatic efforts should be given space to unfold. The Chancellor and the Emir also emphasized the urgency of a ceasefire in Gaza and they agreed to further deepen the bilateral relations between Germany and Qatar.
In a telephone call, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, discussed the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel. The Chancellor voiced his concern over Iran’s nuclear program, which he believes poses a threat to regional security and stability. The two leaders agreed that the conflict should not escalate and that diplomatic efforts should be given the necessary room to succeed. They also emphasized the need for a ceasefire in Gaza and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the bilateral relationship between Germany and Qatar.