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Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani – United States Department of State

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Below is attributed to spokesperson Matthew Miller:

Foreign Minister Antony J. Blinken met with Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani today in Riyadh. The Secretary and Prime Minister Al Thani discussed ongoing efforts to secure a ceasefire in Gaza, allowing the release of hostages held by Hamas. The Secretary thanked the Prime Minister for the central role played by Qatar in these efforts and stressed the need for Hamas to accept the important proposal on the table. Secretary Blinken also underlined our shared commitment to scaling up and sustaining the provision of life-saving humanitarian assistance in Gaza. Secretary and Prime Minister Al Thani reaffirmed the strength of the US-Qatar bilateral relationship and its role in promoting regional security and stability.

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