Doha: Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer stressed the importance of joint efforts with international parties to consolidate a ceasefire between the US and Iran and transform it into a lasting peace agreement during talks on Friday in Doha, Qatar’s Amiri Diwan said in a statement.

According to Anadolu Agency, the leaders welcomed the ceasefire announcement between the United States and Iran, emphasizing its importance in de-escalating tensions and promoting regional stability. They highlighted the necessity of working with international partners to solidify the ceasefire and build upon it to establish a lasting peace agreement that guarantees regional security, the stability of supply chains, and the continued flow of global energy through the Strait of Hormuz.

The discussions also covered cooperation and ways to enhance it, particularly in the defense and economic sectors. Regional tensions have been on the rise since the United States and Israel launched an offensive against Iran on February 28. Tehran retaliated with drone and missile strikes targeting Israel, as well as Jordan, Iraq, and Gulf countries hosting US military assets, and also restricted the movement of ships through the Strait of Hormuz.

The US and Iran announced a two-week ceasefire on Tuesday, brokered by Pakistan, as a step toward a possible broader agreement to halt the conflict that has resulted in thousands of casualties. US President Donald Trump stated that the ceasefire followed a ‘workable’ 10-point proposal presented by Iran, with negotiations expected to explore the possibility of reaching a longer-term agreement.