International Media Office of the State of Qatar issues statement in response to false accusations in The New York Times

Doha, Qatar: The International Media Office (IMO) of the State of Qatar released a statement regarding false accusations in The New York Times claimin...

Doha, Qatar: The International Media Office (IMO) of the State of Qatar released a statement regarding false accusations in The New York Times claiming that Qatar attempted to cultivate a relationship with US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff through a lobbying program, years in advance of his appointment to public office, including his later role as Middle East envoy.

The International Media Office said these accusations were entirely false and so lacking in credibility that they can only be described as absurd. 

The statement stressed that Qatari investment entities, both state and private, have maintained business relationships with Steve Witkoff for many years, long before President Trump was elected.

IMO stated that these accusations came from questionable sources and are intended to target Qatar and Mr. Witkoff as part of a coordinated effort to sow tension and division between Qatar and the US, while undermining efforts to mediate a ceasefire in Gaza. 

It added that the accusations serve the interests of bad actors who oppose the work the two countries are doing to advance international peace and stability.