Statement by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan welcoming the re-establishment of diplomatic ties between Bahrain and Qatar

Statement by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan welcoming the restoration of diplomacy in Bahrain and Qatar

We welcome the restoration of diplomatic ties between Bahrain and Qatar, two close US partners and key non-NATO allies. The United States has worked since the beginning of the Biden administration to promote regional integration, de-escalation and rapprochement between US partners. A fully unified Gulf Cooperation Council, of which Bahrain and Qatar are key members, is also an important step towards creating a more stable and prosperous Middle East region, including through more integrated trade, economic and defense agreements. America looks forward to working with all of our partners to advance this shared vision of a more integrated, stable, and prosperous region that ultimately serves the interests of the United States and the American people.