10 Share (AGENPARL) – mar 02 marzo 2021 You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Secretary Blinkens Call withQatari Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Al-Thani [ https://www.state.gov/secretary-blinkens-call-with-qatari-deputy-prime-minister-and-minister-of-foreign-affairs-al-thani/ ] 03/02/2021 03:40 PM EST Office of the Spokesperson The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J.Blinkenspoke today with Qatari Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani. The Secretary congratulated the Foreign Minister on the historic breakthrough made with the Al-Ula Declaration at the GCC summit by Qatar and the QuartetBahrain, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. The decision to open their mutual borders, lift transportation restrictions, and restore diplomatic relationsis a welcome step.SecretaryBlinkenalso thanked the Foreign Minister for Qatars hosting of U.S. military personnel and discussed Qatars support in facilitating the Afghan peace processandthe importance of Gulf unity.