Qatar, UAE restore diplomatic representation

Based on Al-Ula agreement and the joint keenness on strengthening the bilateral relations, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates Monday announced restoration of diplomatic representation between the two countries by resuming the work at the Qatari embassy in Abu Dhabi and its consulate in Dubai, and at the UAE embassy in Doha as of Monday, June 19, 2023.
The two sides underlined that this step comes as an embodiment of the will of the leaderships of the two countries, and in consolidation of the march of joint Arab action, to achieve the aspirations of the two brotherly peoples.
The Council of the Co-operation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC), Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Oman welcomed the restoration of diplomatic representation between Qatar and the UAE, based on the Al-Ula agreement held in January 2021.
GCC Secretary-General Jassem Mohamed Albudaiwi praised the blessed step which embodies the keenness of the leaders on the GCC march and the bonds of kinship, friendliness, brotherhood, history and common fate, as well as the unity of the GCC countries and the support for the joint Gulf action, to achieve the aspirations of the GCC people.
In a statement, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs commended the positive step, which affirms the strength of relations between the GCC countries and contributes to strengthening joint GCC action, in a way that achieves the aspirations of the countries and peoples of the region.
In a statement, the Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed that this step embodies the spirit of distinguished relations between the GCC countries, reflects the keenness of its leaders to strengthen the bonds of fraternity and unite the ranks in the single Gulf house, and strengthens the process of joint Gulf action, in order to achieve the aspirations and hopes of the peoples of the GCC countries.
Oman's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement reported by Oman News Agency said the step is in an extension of the fraternal relations and historical ties, and a consolidation of joint Gulf action, thus strengthening the foundations of security, stability and prosperity for all countries in the region.
The United States also welcomed Qatar and the UAE's resumption of diplomatic representation and reopening of embassies, with the State Department calling it an "important step" in promoting regional stability.