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Qatari-Turkish talks to reduce escalation and strengthen security and stability in the region

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The phone call on Monday was between Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Qatar's prime minister and foreign minister, and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. The two sides reviewed the diplomatic efforts under way to ease tensions in the region.

Qatar and Türkiye maintain close political and defence ties, and both have worked as mediators in regional disputes.

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