The United States congratulates our key partners Bahrain and Qatar on their decision to resume diplomatic ties. This breakthrough represents a crucial step in our collective efforts to forge a more integrated, stable, peaceful, and prosperous region. The United States has sought to promote regional integration and de-escalation, including among these two important partners and Gulf Cooperation Council member states.
The United States will continue to actively work with regional partners to advance this shared aim of a more integrated, stable, and prosperous Middle East region.