Germany calls for diplomacy to resolve Qatar crisis, end blockade
German Minister insists they are convinced that now is the hour of diplomacy and 'we' must talk to each other
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WOLFENBUETTEL:
German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel on Friday called for increased diplomatic efforts to resolve the Qatar crisis, and said neighbouring Gulf states should lift a sea and air blockade imposed on Qatar this week.
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"We are convinced that now is the hour of diplomacy and we must talk to each other; along with our American colleagues but above all our colleagues in the region, we must try to find solutions, especially lifting the sea and air blockades," Gabriel told reporters.
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He spoke in Wolfenbuettel, Germany, at a news conference with Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani. Gabriel said the blockade against Qatar would also impact the German economy.
German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel on Friday called for increased diplomatic efforts to resolve the Qatar crisis, and said neighbouring Gulf states should lift a sea and air blockade imposed on Qatar this week.
Trump calls Qatar emir as efforts build to end crisis
"We are convinced that now is the hour of diplomacy and we must talk to each other; along with our American colleagues but above all our colleagues in the region, we must try to find solutions, especially lifting the sea and air blockades," Gabriel told reporters.
Pakistan has no plans to cut diplomatic ties with Qatar: FO
He spoke in Wolfenbuettel, Germany, at a news conference with Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani. Gabriel said the blockade against Qatar would also impact the German economy.