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Resolving Gulf crisis with 'dialogue': Qatar

Princess Tarfa

Qatar's air, sea, and land relations have been cut by a coalition of Arab states headed by Saudi Arabia.

On Wednesday, Qatar's foreign minister called for "dialogue" to end the Gulf diplomatic crisis. He accused the Arab states that have severed ties with Qatar in an attempt to weaken the country's sovereignty.

"Qatar continues to call in for dialogue," Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani told the Chatham House to think tank in London as the Arab states met in Egypt to plan their upcoming steps.

"Any serious attempts to settle our differences with our neighbors are welcomed," he said, adding that "We do not allow interference in our own matters."

A group of Arab states led by Saudi Arabia has cut off air, sea, and land ties with Qatar. It effectively cut off vital import routes, which include food.

They have also asked Qataris to leave their country and took several actions against Qatari businesses and financial institutions.

There are concerns about increasing insecurity in the country. Many questions have been raised as a result of this crisis. This is home to some of the world's largest oil exporters and key Western allies who host US military bases.

Throughout the crisis, Qatar has remained defiant, maintaining its stand that it can combat and overcome any action taken against it.

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