US Secretary of State praises Qatar''s efforts in achieving truce in Gaza

(MENAFN - The Peninsula) Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, received a phone call from US Secretary of State H E Antony Blinken, yesterday. During the phone call, they reviewed the developments of situation in Palestine. US Secretary of State expressed his thanks to the State of Qatar for its huge efforts in achieving a ceasefire between the Palestinians and the Israelis, stressing the importance of mobilizing international support for the humanitarian and development efforts in Gaza. He also thanked the State of Qatar for its efforts in establishing peace and security in the region, and its role in the Afghan negotiations. For his part, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs expressed his thanks to the United States of America for supporting the Palestinian people, affirming on the importance of humanitarian support and encouraging the states to contribute to the reconstruction of Gaza. He added that the State of Qatar will be at the forefront of supporting the brotherly Palestinian peopleMENAFN28052021000063011010ID1102159696