Qatari Emir calls Saudi Crown Prince showing interest in talks

Qatar Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani contacted Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman and expressed his desire for initiating talks.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a telephone call today from Qatar Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, reported Saudi News agency (SPA).

The Emir of Qatar expressed his interest to discuss the demands of the four countries towards ensuring the best interest of all states involved.

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman welcomed Sheikh Tamim’s will to sit and initiate talks towards a resolution to Qatar crisis.

 This could be a breakthrough in the dispute between Doha and neighboring Arab states, reported Reuters.

"During the call, the Emir of Qatar expressed his desire to sit at the dialogue table and discuss the demands of the four countries to ensure the interests of all," Saudi state news agency SPA reported.

The details will be announced later after the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia concludes an understanding with the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Arab Republic of Egypt.

The content of the call received by Saudi Crown Prince from the Emir of Qatar was changed minutes after it was over, reported Saudi Foreign Ministry.

Saudi Arabia declared as a result that no dialogue or communication will take place with Qatarauthorities until a clear statement confirming its position is made public, and that Qatar's statements are in agreement with its obligations.

source: Alarabiya