Doha: Qatari newspapers on Friday highlighted the strengthening of Qatari-Turkish relations, emphasizing the strategic partnership between the two nations as a model for international relations. This partnership, as underscored by recent editorial coverage, is marked by a shared commitment from HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and HE President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to enhance collaboration across various fields and maintain continuous coordination on regional and global issues.
According to Qatar News Agency, the editorial in Al-Raya focused on the Qatari-Turkish support for the Palestinian cause. It emphasized that the developments in the Palestinian territories are of utmost concern to Qatar, which views the Palestinian struggle as its primary cause. Qatar continues to work with Turkiye to de-escalate tensions and push for agreements to halt aggression on Gaza, address famine in the Strip, and ultimately establish a Palestinian state. The paper highlighted the diplomatic efforts between Doha and Ankara as pivotal in restoring Palestinian rights.
In parallel, Al-Sharq’s editorial titled “Qatar and Turkiye: Coordination for Regional Stability” stressed the importance of the bilateral partnership, citing reciprocal high-level visits as evidence of strong ties. The editorial outlined how this relationship serves as a foundation for promoting peace and stability in the Middle East and beyond, with a focus on pressing issues like the situations in Gaza, the occupied Palestinian territories, and Syria.
Al-Watan, in its editorial “Israeli Escalation,” further emphasized the strategic relations and ongoing coordination between Qatar and Turkiye amidst regional developments. The meeting between HH the Amir and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan was noted as part of this continuous consultation. The paper expressed concern over the region’s stability, citing Israel’s actions in Gaza, the West Bank, and other territories as escalating tensions. It concluded with a call for heightened coordination to ensure regional security and stability.