Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, called for a period of calm, highlighting the immense pressure that had followed ever since the FIFA World Cup in Qatar in 2022. He urged that Doha needs a “peaceful year 2027” as fallout from the war between the US, Israel and Iran has been weighing on the country.Speaking at the Qatar Economic Forum's UNGA Special Edition, he noted, "I didn't have peace since the World Cup (in 2022). October 7 followed, and since that, no one is willing to give us a break. I'm begging everyone that we need a peaceful year for 2027. Please, we need some rest."Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jamui-students-harassed-rahul-gandhi-pocso-action-bihar-1789986942835">Class X girl groped, boy dragged from bike in Jamui; Rahul Gandhi seeks POCSO</a>Qatar hosted the FIFA World Cup in 2022, which was mired with controversy both on and off the field. The issues ranged from he treatment of migrant labourers who built the stadiums and infrastructure, dodging the bidding process for hosting rights, to on-field decision controversy around the Argentina and Netherlands fixture. “When we bid for the World Cup, everyone was telling us, 'No one would give it to you. No one will award it to you'. And when we were awarded it, everyone said that it would be a failure,” said Al Thani, reflecting on the &nbsp;World Cup.Regarding Qatar's role in the crisis in the region, he stressed that Qatar will remain a committed partner in mediation efforts, a reliable energy supplier, and a long-term investment partner. He emphasised that the region requires a framework grounded in respect for the principle of sovereignty, where no state poses a threat to another. He also added that Doha has worked with regional and international partners to keep channels of communication open, de-escalate tensions, and support diplomatic understandings.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Qatar PM Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani urged a “peaceful year 2027” as Doha faces fallout from the US-Israel-Iran war.

Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, called for a period of calm, highlighting the immense pressure that had followed ever since the FIFA World Cup in Qatar in 2022. He urged that Doha needs a “peaceful year 2027” as fallout from the war between the US, Israel and Iran has been weighing on the country. Speaking at the Qatar Economic Forum's UNGA Special Edition, he noted, "I didn't have peace since the World Cup (in 2022). October 7 followed, and since that, no one is willing to give us a break. I'm begging everyone that we need a peaceful year for 2027. Please, we need some rest." Also Read: Class X girl groped, boy dragged from bike in Jamui; Rahul Gandhi seeks POCSO Qatar hosted the FIFA World Cup in 2022, which was mired with controversy both on and off the field. The issues ranged from he treatment of migrant labourers who built the stadiums and infrastructure, dodging the bidding process for hosting rights, to on-field decision controversy around the Argentina and Netherlands fixture. “When we bid for the World Cup, everyone was telling us, 'No one would give it to you. No one will award it to you'. And when we were awarded it, everyone said that it would be a failure,” said Al Thani, reflecting on the World Cup. Regarding Qatar's role in the crisis in the region, he stressed that Qatar will remain a committed partner in mediation efforts, a reliable energy supplier, and a long-term investment partner. He emphasised that the region requires a framework grounded in respect for the principle of sovereignty, where no state poses a threat to another. He also added that Doha has worked with regional and international partners to keep channels of communication open, de-escalate tensions, and support diplomatic understandings.

Qatar PM Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani urged a “peaceful year 2027” as Doha faces fallout from the US-Israel-Iran war.

Qatar PM urges ‘peaceful 2027’ after years of pressure since FIFA World Cup

Qatar said on Sunday that it had received an invitation from Saudi Arabia to attend <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/qatar-not-invited-to-emergency-arab-summits-in-saudi-arabia-qatari-official-220108">emergency regional talks</a> to discuss mounting tensions between Iran and the United States.

Riyadh had called two gatherings -- one for Arab League members, the other for Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) regional bloc nations -- after a spate of attacks.

Several tankers in Gulf waters were targeted under mysterious circumstances and a Saudi crude pipeline was hit by drone strikes coordinated by Yemen rebels who Riyadh said were acting on Iranian orders.

King Salman had invited Gulf leaders and Arab League members to summits in Mecca on May 30 but it was not stated if Qatar was also invited to the Arab bloc deliberations.

It was unclear if Qatar -- subject to a Saudi-led economic and diplomatic boycott over alleged support for Iran and Islamist movements -- would be invited at all, with Doha initially reporting it had not received an invite.

Qatar's emir "has received a written message" inviting the government to join the crisis talks, the government's information office said in a statement.

The invitation was received by Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani during a meeting with the secretary general of the GCC, it added.

Al-Thani has previously called for a "dialogue" between Iran and the United States to resolve the crisis between their countries.

Qatar said on Sunday that it had received an invitation from Saudi Arabia to attend emergency regional talks to discuss mounting tensions between Iran and the United States.

Qatar said on Sunday that it had received an invitation from Saudi Arabia to attend emergency regional talks to discuss mounting tensions between Iran and the United States. Riyadh had called two gatherings -- one for Arab League members, the other for Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) regional bloc nations -- after a spate of attacks. Several tankers in Gulf waters were targeted under mysterious circumstances and a Saudi crude pipeline was hit by drone strikes coordinated by Yemen rebels who Riyadh said were acting on Iranian orders. King Salman had invited Gulf leaders and Arab League members to summits in Mecca on May 30 but it was not stated if Qatar was also invited to the Arab bloc deliberations. It was unclear if Qatar -- subject to a Saudi-led economic and diplomatic boycott over alleged support for Iran and Islamist movements -- would be invited at all, with Doha initially reporting it had not received an invite. Qatar's emir "has received a written message" inviting the government to join the crisis talks, the government's information office said in a statement. The invitation was received by Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani during a meeting with the secretary general of the GCC, it added. Al-Thani has previously called for a "dialogue" between Iran and the United States to resolve the crisis between their countries.

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Qatar PM urges ‘peaceful 2027’ after years of pressure since FIFA World Cup

Qatar invited by Saudi Arabia to talks over Iran tensions