Kuwait, January 04 (QNA) - Foreign Minister of the State of Kuwait Sheikh Ahmed Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Sabah announced that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the State of Qatar reached an agreement to open airspace as well as land and sea border starting tonight.

Sheikh Ahmed Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Sabah said in a statement broadcast on Kuwait Television that HH the Amir of the State of Kuwait Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah held a call with HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and HRH Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defense of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

The Foreign Minister of Kuwait added that the calls stressed the commitment of all parties involved to unity by signing the Al-Ula declaration, which he added would serve as a fresh start for brotherly ties unobstructed by any differences. He added that, based on a proposal by HH the Amir of Kuwait, the two sides agreed to open airspace as well as land and sea border starting tonight.

The Kuwaiti Foreign Minister added that the Amir of Kuwait expressed his great gratitude to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz for their commitment to the success of the summit. His Highness also expressed his confidence that leaders of GCC members and the Arab Republic of Egypt are keen to ensure that the summit will be one of reconciliation and solidarity, and that all issues could be addressed so that things could return to normal. (QNA)