Bahrain and Qatar Restore Diplomatic Ties
13 April 2023

Vedant Patel, Principal Deputy Spokesperson

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.