Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has called on all parties to commit to dialogue and to implement the terms of the memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran, Al Jazeera reports citing the country’s foreign ministry.

This includes “ensuring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, to preserve regional security, safeguard the gains achieved, and enhance regional stability”.

Sheikh Mohammed has made the remarks in Doha during a meeting with the new British foreign secretary, Ed Miliband. The two discussed bilateral cooperation and recent regional developments, particularly diplomatic efforts and coordination aimed at de-escalating tensions, the ministry says.

Implementing the memorandum was necessary to preserve regional security, safeguard the gains achieved and strengthen stability, Sheikh Mohammed says, reiterating Qatar’s full support for efforts to defuse tensions and reach a comprehensive agreement securing lasting peace in the region.