Egypt, Qatar move closer to reconciliation
The foreign ministers of Egypt and Qatar met in Cairo for the first time since 2017 to discuss implementation of a reconciliation agreement amid a wider Gulf conflict.
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The foreign ministers of Egypt and Qatar met in Cairo for the first time since 2017 to discuss implementation of a reconciliation agreement amid a wider Gulf conflict.
Thursday, 25 February, 2021 - 09:30 Kuwaitis miss National Day celebrations canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic | KUNA Kuwait- Mirza al-Khuwaildi Today, Kuwait is celebrating its 60th National Day and the 30th anniversary of its liberation amid political and social developments. The most prominent of these changes is Emir Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah succeeding the late Emir Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. Seeking to calm political disputes between the Gulf country’s legislative and executive authorities, Emir Na...
Brief Analysis Qatar could serve as a valuable intermediary between Saudi Arabia and a Democratic White House. Leading up to and during the annual Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) summit in early January, 2021, Saudi Arabia expressed a sudden passion for reconciliation with Qatar that seems, in many ways, to work against its own interests. Even as Qatar has made no indication that it will comply with any of the terms set forward by the quartet for the restoration of diplomatic ties, Saudi Arabia is leading the other quartet countries to reconciliation with great gusto and determination. Becaus...
The Gulf Reconciliation: A Resounding Qatari Victory, Or A Temporary Truce In The Gulf? January 19, 2021 | By Y. Yehoshua Introduction The summit of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), held on January 5, 2021 in the Saudi city of Al-Ula, announced a reconciliation among the Gulf countries and the start of a new era in the region. Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain and Egypt, known as the Arab Quartet, ended their economic and diplomatic boycott of Qatar that lasted more than three years. Led by Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman, the move to lift the boycott was mediated by Kuwait and follow...
Last Updated: Arab Countries Agree To Restore Ties With Qatar; Sign Declaration Ending 3-year Feud Saudi Arabia and its Arab allies have agreed to restore relations with Qatar as they signed a declaration, putting an end to a three year long conflict. Saudi Arabia and its Arab allies have agreed to restore relations with Qatar as they signed a declaration putting an end to a three year-long standoff. According to the reports by AP, Saudi Arabia said it was restoring full diplomatic relations with Qatar. Also, in a major landmark decision, air travel between Qatar and Saudi Arabia resume...