Qatar calls to avoid escalation in Chad

Qatar Friday announced that it is following with great concern the current developments in Chad, and called on all parties to avoid escalation, exercise maximum restraint, resort to the voice of reason and give priority to public national interest.

In a statement Friday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Qatar's hope that all parties would pursue dialogue as a way to overcome differences, and its aspiration to preserve the gains of the Doha Peace Agreement in Chad, in order to achieve the aspirations of the Chadian people for peace, development and prosperity. The Ministry affirmed Qatar's full keenness to establish security and stability in Chad.