Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs says cautiously optimistic about ongoing Gaza negotiations

Doha: The State of Qatar is cautiously optimistic about the ongoing negotiations in Doha to stop the war on the Gaza Strip, said Official Spokesperson...

Doha: The State of Qatar is cautiously optimistic about the ongoing negotiations in Doha to stop the war on the Gaza Strip, said Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari, on Tuesday.

Delivering the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' weekly media briefing, Dr. Al Ansari said the technical teams are engaged in their work; yet, he declined any comments on what is happening so as not to affect the progress of the negotiations.

He also voiced hopes that talks would press on, building on what has been achieved.

The work of these teams does not indicate that a truce agreement is imminent, it is part of the procedures followed in such circumstances, and it is too early to talk about progress or successes in these negotiations, Dr. Al Ansari said.

Dr. Al Ansari pointed out that it is not possible to set a time frame for the talks currently, as it is linked to the exchange of proposals between the two parties and reaching solutions to the main controversial issues.