Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Washington, D.C on Friday.

The meeting discussed the latest developments in the situation in the Gaza Strip and occupied Palestinian territories, and ways to reduce escalation and ceasefire.

Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Meets US Secretary of State#MOFAQatar pic.twitter.com/glI2Xier02

— Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Qatar (@MofaQatar_EN) December 8, 2023

During the meeting, Sheikh Mohammed stressed Qatar’s commitment, along with its mediation partners, to continuing efforts to return to calm, leading to a permanent ceasefire.

He said the continued bombing in the Gaza Strip after the end of the humanitarian pause complicated mediation efforts and exacerbated the humanitarian catastrophe.

Met with Qatari Prime Minister Al Thani and discussed ongoing efforts to facilitate the safe return of all hostages and further increase aid to civilians in Gaza. Thankful for Qatar’s partnership and the critical role Qatar is playing. pic.twitter.com/Xpy6q2Ei2s

— Secretary Antony Blinken (@SecBlinken) December 8, 2023

The Qatari Prime Minister highlighted the necessity of opening humanitarian corridors in a sustainable manner to ensure continued entry of aid to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. He also urged authorities to provide necessary protection for relief convoys until they reach the northern Strip.

Sheikh Mohammed also expressed Qatar’s firm position in condemning all forms of targeting of civilians. He said the killing of innocent civilians, especially women and children, and practicing the policy of collective punishment was unacceptable under any pretext.

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