Cairo has formally agreed to renew diplomatic relations with Qatar after it ended a three-year boycott launched in partnership with Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and the UAE over allegations that Doha supported terrorism.
Qatar repeatedly denied the accusations. Though all 4 nations have now ceased their boycott of Qatar, Egypt is the primary to take the official step in an try to restart its relationship with the Gulf state.
A press release launched by the Egyptian Overseas Ministry on Wednesday declared: “The Arab Republic of Egypt and the State of Qatar exchanged, immediately, January 20, 2021, two official memoranda, in advantage of which the 2 nations agreed to renew diplomatic relations.”
The connection between Egypt and Qatar broke down after Cairo accused Doha of failing to chop ties with the Muslim Brotherhood, an Islamist group outlawed in Egypt after then-president Mohamed Morsi and his occasion have been overthrown and faraway from energy. With the intention to placate Cairo, Doha has pledged to not intrude in Egypt’s home affairs.
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Final week, Saudi Arabia introduced plans to reopen its embassy in Doha, because it additionally seeks to reestablish diplomatic relations. Nonetheless, it’s not but clear when or whether or not Bahrain and the UAE will observe go well with.
The settlement to finish the boycott within the area was one of many final international coverage strikes by the Trump administration, which oversaw the talks.
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