Qatar engaged with mediators to reach second phase of Gaza agreement: Advisor to Prime Minister and Spokesperson for Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Doha: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majid bin Mohammed Al Ansari has reaffirmed Qata...

Doha: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majid bin Mohammed Al Ansari has reaffirmed Qatar's engagement, in cooperation with its mediation partners - the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Republic of Turkiye, and the United States of America - to ensure the implementation of the second phase of the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip, the reopening of the Rafah crossing, and the delivery of humanitarian aid to the Strip.

During the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' weekly media briefing on Tuesday, Dr. Al Ansari stated that contacts are still ongoing to reach the second phase of the agreement. However, there are still obstacles under discussion, in addition to several obstacles on which agreements have been reached.

From day one, the State of Qatar has called for humanitarian aid not to be used as a tool for political blackmail in any conflict anywhere in the world, he added.

Regarding the recent events in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Dr. Al Ansari reiterated Qatar's position calling for restraint, de-escalation, and dialogue as the means to address all outstanding issues. He noted Qatar's support for any attempts or efforts aimed at finding a peaceful solution to the crisis there.

On the Yemeni issue, the official spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Qatar's welcome of the efforts undertaken by the Yemeni government, the legitimate representative of the Yemeni people, within the framework of the Yemeni-Yemeni dialogue process.