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

The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel:

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 ongoing efforts to negotiate a ceasefire agreement that would alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian people and secure the release of hostages. They underscored that the bridging proposal presented by negotiators addresses the remaining gaps in a manner that allows for swift implementation of the deal. The Secretary and Prime Minister discussed continuing to work together to convey that no party should take actions to undermine efforts to reach a deal. The Secretary expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister for Qatar's vital role in mediating negotiations and promoting regional peace.

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