# Qatar and US discuss freedom of navigation in Strait of Hormuz

https://mins.news/en/item/114219

- CGTN, 2026-10-23 04:33 UTC
- World
- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-10-23/Qatar-US-discuss-freedom-of-navigation-in-Hormuz-Strait-1Rtg0MMkQNO/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

> Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed regional developments, diplomatic efforts to ease tensions and bilateral cooperation by phone. Qatar reiterated its support for diplomacy to secure maritime freedom of navigation, while the US said Rubio reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to Qatar’s security and navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

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