Britain's government has praised willingness of His Highness the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani for dialogue to resolve the ongoing diplomatic dispute with Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain and Egypt.
"I welcome the Emir of Qatar's commitment to combat terrorism in all its manifestations, including terrorist financing," Britain’s Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said in a statement Sunday.
“The Emir also pledged to resolve the remaining differences with Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt and Bahrain through dialogue, negotiation, and Kuwaiti mediation. These steps will help to resolve the dispute,” Johnson added.
The Emir said in a televised address on Friday that Qatar is ready for dialogue to resolve the diplomatic row with the Saudi-led group, but stressed that any solution to the crisis must respect its sovereignty.
Johnson said Britain hopes that "in turn Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt and Bahrain respond by taking steps towards lifting the embargo," and that "this will allow substantive discussions on remaining differences to begin."
"The UK will continue to engage our partners in the region to help them reach a solution, including assisting Kuwait's important efforts in whatever way we can," Johnson added.
British Prime Minister Theresa May had previously urged the leaders of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates to take steps to reduce tensions in the region.
Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the UAE, and Bahrain cut diplomatic ties with Qatar last month. - Al Jazeera
,I welcome the Emir of Qatar's commitment to combat terrorism in all its manifestations, including terrorist financing,, Britain’s Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said.
