Qatar's Emir meets Iranian president in Moscow to discuss energy and the Strait of Hormuz

Qatar's Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met on Tuesday with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of an energy forum in Moscow, where they discussed regional issues related to current matters.

The Qatari Amiri Diwan said in a statement that the talks focused on developments in the regional situation, foremost among them updates on the negotiations and matters related to the Strait of Hormuz and energy supplies.

The statement noted that the two sides affirmed the importance of deepening political and economic relations between the two countries and of leveraging available opportunities to enhance bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest.