CAIRO, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) -- Egypt stressed on Thursday the importance of promoting "sincere intentions" to achieve reconciliation between Qatar and the Arab quartet.
"As resolution over the years-long rift between Qatar and the Arab quartet of Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain, looks imminent, Egypt supports sincere efforts aimed at Arab unity and reconciliation," said Ahmed Hafez, spokesperson of the foreign ministry.
"Sincere intentions would achieve reconciliation that would restore Arab relations' privacy and preserve common interests," he added.
However, Hafez stressed that the reconciliation should also be based on the principles of non-interference in domestic affairs, combating threats to peace and stability of Arab countries and maintaining Arab national security.
On Dec. 8, Egypt's foreign minister Sameh Shoukry hailed the Kuwaiti endeavors to end the crisis that lasted for years and called for a comprehensive solution that ensure the implementation of serious commitments.
Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain and Egypt have severed all diplomatic and economic relations with Qatar since June 2017, citing Qatar's interference in their internal affairs and its support for terrorist organizations. Qatar has repeatedly denied all the charges.
The Arab quartet later presented a 13-item list of demands, which were rejected by Qatar for them being linked to its sovereignty.
Kuwait has since been mediating between them to try to break the ice. Enditem
