US welcomes resumption of Bahrain-Qatar diplomatic ties

Washington, The Gulf Observer: The United States of America has welcomed the agreement of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the State of Qatar to resume their diplomatic ties, following the success of the second meeting of the Bahrain-Qatar Follow-up Committee at the headquarters of the GCC in Riyadh.

In a statement, the US State Department said: “The United States congratulates our key partners Bahrain and Qatar on their decision to resume diplomatic ties. This breakthrough represents a crucial step in our collective efforts to forge a more integrated, stable, peaceful, and prosperous region. The United States has sought to promote regional integration and de-escalation, including among these two important partners and Gulf Cooperation Council member states.”

“The United States will continue to actively work with regional partners to advance this shared aim of a more integrated, stable, and prosperous Middle East region,” the statement added.