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Qatar's emir and Iran's president discuss ties and energy in Moscow
Qatar's emir and Iran's president met in Moscow on the sidelines of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum.
Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Masoud Pezeshkian discussed ways to expand political and economic ties between their countries.
They also discussed cooperation in the energy sector, according to Iranian state media.
The meeting comes as Iran's war with the United States and Israel has included strikes on targets across the region, including in Qatar.
Qatar has been involved in efforts to mediate an end to the war, while its foreign ministry has urged Iran to stop threatening Gulf states.
The leaders' meeting was reported to focus on bilateral relations and energy, with no discussion of the war mentioned.
A Qatari delegation has also visited Tehran to support mediation efforts and help seek a resolution with the United States.
Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian in Moscow.
The leaders discussed energy cooperation and ways to strengthen bilateral relations, according to Iranian state media.
The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum.
Iranian state media said they discussed expanding political and economic ties and making greater use of existing capacities.
The report did not mention a discussion of the US-Israel war on Iran.
- Who
- Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian.
- What
- They discussed bilateral relations and energy cooperation.
- When
- October 27, 2026.
- Where
- In Moscow, on the sidelines of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum.
- Why
- Not stated.
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- Leaders
- Masoud Pezeshkian and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani
- Location
- Moscow
- Forum
- Gas Exporting Countries Forum
- Topics
- Bilateral relations and energy cooperation
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What people are saying
reviewed the current state of relations between Tehran and Doha and emphasised the importance of expanding political and economic relations and utilising existing capacities to enhance the level of bilateral cooperation