DOHA, Aug. 4 (Xinhua) -- Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Tuesday held a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss the latest developments in U.S.-Iran negotiations, according to a statement by the Amiri Diwan, the administrative office of Qatari Emir.
The emir stressed the need to adopt diplomatic means to address contentious issues and implement the terms reached under the U.S.-Iran peace memorandum of understanding, according to the statement.
He also reaffirmed Qatar's support for international initiatives aimed at containing tensions and consolidating regional peace and security, it added.
Earlier in the day, Qatar's Foreign Ministry reaffirmed that mediation efforts between the United States and Iran remain underway, saying draft proposals for a possible agreement continue to be exchanged between the two sides. ■
