The United States has stepped up its efforts to resolve tensions between the Gulf states. However, Gerard Kishner, a senior White House adviser, visiting Saudi Arabia and Qatar this week with his team to restore ties with the Gulf state.
According to US media reports, Gerard Kishner will visit Saudi Arabia and Qatar this week to defuse tensions in the Gulf region, a senior US administration official told the news agency. During the visit, he will meet Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Sani.
According to the report, Gerard Kishner is keen to persuade the Saudi and Qatari leaders to reach an understanding and reach an agreement on a number of issues during his visit.
Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt severed diplomatic and travel ties with Qatar in 2017 over allegations of collaborating on terrorism.
US National Security Adviser Robert O’Brien has indicated that resolving the crisis between the Gulf states is a priority for the US administration.