Resolving row between Gulf states an "inevitability," says Kuwaiti FM

(Roundup) KUWAIT, June 11 (KUNA) -- Kuwait stressed on Sunday the "inevitability" of resolving the rift between several neighbouring Gulf Arab states through dialogue as it continues its efforts to mediate a solution.
In an earlier statement, First Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah underlined that Kuwait would "not abandon" these efforts aimed at "bridging the gap and reaching a solution to the root causes of the dispute." Over the past few days, His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah's visits to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar aimed to "maintain the strength of brotherly ties" between the Gulf Cooperation Council members, said the minister.
Qatari officials are ready to consider the concerns of their neighbours and respond to these efforts in order to achieve security and stability, the minister went on to reveal.
Furthermore, he expressed Kuwait's utmost appreciation to all nations which supported its mediatory role.
Amid the rift, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Bahrain have all said they would be taking steps to address difficulties faced by families of mixed marriages after the three expelled nationals from Qatar and banned their own nationals from visiting the country.
The continuing efforts of His Highness the Amir of Kuwait have been welcomed worldwide, including by the US and the European Union. (end) sd