Al Thani met with Araqchi as part of ongoing Iran-Qatar consultations aimed at expanding bilateral relations and strengthening peace and security in the region, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said.
Baqaei has also pointed to Qatar’s efforts in recent months to help prevent further escalation in the region following the US-Israeli military aggression against Iran.
According to Qatar’s Foreign Ministry, Al Thani and Araqchi discussed efforts to reduce tensions and create conditions conducive to dialogue.
The two sides also discussed a proposed phased framework for establishing a temporary joint shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz, the Qatari Foreign Ministry said.
Al Thani has stressed the need to respect the sovereignty of neighboring countries and freedom of navigation, according to the Qatari ministry.