Today, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of the country, received a phone call from His Excellency Mr. Andy Burnham, Prime Minister of the friendly United Kingdom, during which he expressed his sincere condolences and sincere sympathy on the death of the late, God willing, His Highness the Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. For his part, His Highness the Emir expressed his thanks and appreciation for these sincere feelings, and His Highness also expressed his congratulations to the country. The Prime Minister on the occasion of his assumption of the position of Prime Minister in the United Kingdom, wishing him success and prosperity, and for bilateral relations further development and growth. During the call, the strategic cooperation relations between the two friendly countries were reviewed, and ways to support and develop them in various fields, as His Highness praised the strength of these historical relations in a way that achieves common interests and strengthens the existing partnership between them. The two sides also discussed the latest developments in the regional situation, especially the developments in the Gaza Strip, in addition to addressing the diplomatic efforts made to reduce the escalation and establish security in the eastern region. The Middle East, where the two sides stressed the importance of continuing dialogue and diplomatic means to address regional issues, and supporting international efforts aimed at consolidating peace, in a way that contributes to ensuring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, in order to preserve the security of the region and the world.