Doha, April 6 – India and Qatar stressed the need to stop the "unjustified attacks" by Iran on several Gulf nations during a phone conversation between Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani and External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar, the foreign ministry of the West Asian nation said on Monday.
Both leaders also emphasized the need for dialogue to ensure global energy security.
EAM Jaishankar called Prime Minister Al-Thani of Qatar on Sunday evening and discussed recent developments in the ongoing conflict.
"During the call, they reviewed the developments of the military escalation in the region and its serious repercussions on regional and international security and stability, as well as ways to resolve all disputes peacefully. They also emphasized the importance of ensuring freedom of navigation," the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar said in a statement.
Both leaders stressed the need to "stop the unjustified attacks by Iran on Qatar and other countries in the region, warning against the irresponsible targeting of vital infrastructure, particularly that related to water, food, and energy facilities."
They also discussed ways to strengthen coordination and efforts to negotiate with the nations involved in the conflict to ensure regional stability in West Asia and stabilize the global energy crisis.
"His Excellency also emphasized the need to strengthen coordination, intensify joint efforts, return to the negotiating table, and prioritize reason and wisdom to contain the crisis, thereby ensuring global energy security, freedom of navigation, environmental safety, and preserving regional stability," the ministry added.
The interaction comes amid rising tensions in West Asia, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil transit route. The region has seen heightened military activity and sharp rhetoric from multiple sides, fueling concerns of a wider conflict.