*Karachi – Pakistan has welcomed the decision by Saudi Arabia and Qatar toreopen the land, air and sea borders between the two countries, a statementissued by Foreign Office (FO) stated on Tuesday.*
The FO stated that Pakistan appreciate other steps being taken by thecountries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which will contribute toresolution of outstanding issues between the countries of the organizationpersisting for almost four years.
“Pakistan lauds the positive role played by the Emir of Kuwait towards theresolution of the differences between the countries of the GCC,” it added.The statement maintained that the persistent and sincere efforts ofKuwait’s Emir, and cooperation of the GCC countries, led to this importantand amicable outcome.
“We hope that the GCC Summit, being held today in Riyadh, will furtherbuild on these encouraging developments and lead to enhanced confidence andcooperation among the countries of the organization,” the Foreign Officesaid.
The FO statement further stated that Pakistan gives high importance to itsrelationship with the GCC, as well as its bilateral relations with all GCCcountries.
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Earlier, Saudi Arabia agreed to reopen its borders with Qatar in a move toend a dispute lasting more than three years that triggered an unprecedentedcrisis in the oil-rich Gulf and pitted US allies against each other.
Kuwait, which has been mediating between the rivals, said the borders wouldopen today.
The development comes after Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman stepped upefforts to end the dispute with the kingdom’s neighbour. The Trumpadministration has also pressured Gulf states to resolve the spat as itseeks to claim a success before its term ends this month.
