Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif welcomed a statement by mediator Kuwait in resolving a persisting diplomatic row in the Persian Gulf.
“We welcome understandings in the Persian Gulf announced by Kuwait. Iran’s longstanding policy is diplomacy, good neighborly relations & regional dialogue,” said Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on his official Twitter account on Friday.
“We hope reconciliation contributes to stability and political & economic development for all peoples of our region.”
He also posted the Arabic version of the same tweet on his account.
Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, and Egypt had severed diplomatic and trade ties with Qatar in June 2017. Following the developments, they banned all Qatari planes from their airspaces, accusing Doha of meddling in regional affairs and supporting “terrorism.”
Kuwait, as a mediator in resolving the ongoing crisis, hosted talks between the Saudi-led quartet and Qatar, and earlier on Friday described the talks as “constructive and fruitful.”
Source: Iranian media
