Secretary Blinken’s Call with Qatari Prime Minister-Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:

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 the Prime Minister discussed efforts to calm tensions in the Middle East and prevent further escalation of the conflict. They also discussed ongoing work to reach a ceasefire to the conflict in Gaza that secures the release of hostages, allows for a surge of humanitarian assistance, alleviates the suffering of the Palestinian people, and unlocks the possibility of broader regional stability. The Secretary thanked the Prime Minister for Qatar's critical role in working for lasting regional peace.

The Secretary reiterated there was overwhelming evidence that opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia received the most votes in Venezuela's presidential election. The Secretary and Prime Minister discussed the importance of resolving the crisis in a way that respects the will of the Venezuelan people.

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