Germany is concerned about the situation in the Persian Gulf

Isolation of Qatar by Saudi Arabia and its allies may lead to a new war in the Persian Gulf.

The Minister of foreign Affairs of Germany, Sigmar Gabriel, said in an interview with Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung.

“After those consultations, I spent this week, I understand how the situation is serious”, – quotes its words DW.

During the week he personally met with the foreign Ministers of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey and was on the phone with his counterparts from Iran and Kuwait. According to the Minister, there is a good chance to avoid a negative scenario, however, it is necessary to seek a solution through negotiations.

Gabriel praised the “smart and balanced position,” Secretary of state Rex Tillerson, who called for an end to the blockade of Qatar.

The Gabriel also supports this step. “We are firmly convinced that the hour of diplomacy that you need to talk to each other. Germany and the international community are very concerned about what is happening in the Persian Gulf region”, – he said after a meeting with the foreign Minister of Qatar, Sheik Mohammed al-Thani.

Earlier, German Chancellor Angela Merkel stressed that the conflict cannot be resolved, “if the conversation absolutely will not be attracted by certain players – including Qatar, including Turkey, and including Iran.” “A political solution is possible only when all support each other contact. We insist,” said the Chancellor of Germany.

As previously reported, Saudi Arabia and its allies broke off diplomatic relations with Qatar, and imposed sea and air blockade. The participants of the blockade accuse Qatar of supporting terrorist groups.

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