(C) U.S. State Dept This story was originally published by U.S. State Dept and is unaltered. . . . . . . . . . . Secretary Blinken’s Call with Qatari Prime Minister-Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani [1] [] Date: 2024-08 Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani. The Secretary and Prime Minister discussed efforts to calm tensions in the region and the importance of finalizing a ceasefire in Gaza. The Secretary and Prime Minister stated no party in the region should take actions that would undermine efforts to reach a deal. They also reaffirmed the joint leaders statement by the United States, Qatar, and Egypt. The Secretary thanked the Prime Minister for Qatar’s critical role in working towards lasting peace in the region. [END] --- [1] Url: https://www.state.gov/secretary-blinkens-call-with-qatari-prime-minister-foreign-minister-mohammed-bin-abdulrahman-al-thani-2/ Published and (C) by U.S. State Dept Content appears here under this condition or license: Public Domain. via Magical.Fish Gopher News Feeds: gopher://magical.fish/1/feeds/news/usstate/