The EU’s top foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, praised Qatar and said that the country has emerged as a critical mediator not only in the Middle East but also in other crises.
“I want to recognise the personal engagement of Qatar in releasing Ukranian children taken by Russia and also mediating prisoners’ exchange deals in Iran,” he said, noting Qatar’s efforts to forge peace.
At a news conference in Doha, Borell also told Qatar’s prime minister that he had visited the families of the hostages in Israel who had a plea to Qatar.
“They asked me to tell you that you should do everything you can to release hostages. From our side in the EU, we are also putting pressure on both sides to make this deal possible,” he said.
Negotiations with Israel and Hamas, mediated by Qatar to release hostages, are still ongoing.
Source: AlJazeera
