The UK's Minister for the Middle East Lord Ahmad is attending the annual Doha Forum to discuss the Israel and Gaza conflict.
Lord Ahmad is expected to meet with senior Qatari leaders where he will reiterate the UK’s gratitude to Qatar for its central role in facilitating humanitarian access into Gaza and securing the release of hostages. He is set, according to the Foreign Office, to emphasise the UK’s commitment to working with partners on preventing the crisis from spreading across the region and delivering a viable two-state solution.
Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon commented:
"I am pleased to be returning to Qatar following my recent visit to reiterate the UK’s thanks to our Qatari partners for their huge efforts in securing the recent humanitarian access into Gaza.
It is absolutely critical that we now redouble our efforts to facilitate unhindered and sustainable humanitarian access into Gaza, further substantive agreements to bring respite and deliver vital aid to civilians, and secure the release of hostages out of Gaza.
I will be discussing with leaders in the region how we must work together to find long term solutions to the conflict, to reduce regional escalation and to progress towards a two-state solution that secures peace for both Israelis and Palestinians."