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07 June 2017
Amman - Jordan on Tuesday announced that it's downgrading its diplomatic representation in Qatar and withdrawing the license of Al Jazeera channel in the Kingdom.
Minister of State for Media Affairs Mohammad al-Momani said the decision was taken following a review of the reasons of the crisis between Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain on one hand and Qatar on the other.
Achieving regional peace and stability and having Arab countries agree on common policies that end crises in the Arab region will remain top priorities Jordan will tirelessly work to fulfill, Al-Momani, who is also the government's spokesman, added.
The minister said Jordan hopes that the Arab countries overcome this "regrettable stage" and resolve the crisis on a solid ground that ensures all Arab countries cooperate to build a better future fore their peoples.
© Jordan News Agency - Petra 2017
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Amman - Jordan on Tuesday announced that it's downgrading its diplomatic representation in Qatar and withdrawing the license of Al Jazeera channel in the Kingdom.
Minister of State for Media Affairs Mohammad al-Momani said the decision was taken following a review of the reasons of the crisis between Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain on one hand and Qatar on the other.
Achieving regional peace and stability and having Arab countries agree on common policies that end crises in the Arab region will remain top priorities Jordan will tirelessly work to fulfill, Al-Momani, who is also the government's spokesman, added.
The minister said Jordan hopes that the Arab countries overcome this "regrettable stage" and resolve the crisis on a solid ground that ensures all Arab countries cooperate to build a better future fore their peoples.
© Jordan News Agency - Petra 2017
Stay updated with all developments in Qatar and get daily updates in your inbox by hitting the 'follow' button on the page.
Further reading:
- Qatar tensions: Zawya Special Coverage
- Timeline: How the rift with Qatar has developed over the last few years
