Pakistan's prime minister Nawaz Sharif arrived in Jeddah on Monday for a "consultation" with the Saudi leadership in order to stem a crisis that has seen several Arab countries severing ties with Qatar, officials and local media reported.
Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh Muhammad bin Abdulrahman al-Thani has denounced the sanctions imposed against Doha by Saudi Arabia and its allies as "unfair" and "illegal". It is the worst crisis for the GCC since its creation in 1981.
Qatar is under blockade by Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt and Bahrain who cut all economic, diplomatic and transport ties last week over Qatar's alleged support for extremist groups. It was also meant to have a security component, with a defense council to coordinate military matters.
ICAO spokesman William Raillant-Clark said the agency could not make an immediate comment.
Turkey's president has criticised moves by Qatar's Gulf neighbours to isolate the emirate as "inhumane". I think it is an orchestrated campaign against Qatar to change its active, independent foreign policy.
"Saudi Arabia and Bahrain accuse Qatar of supporting Shiite militant groups in both countries".
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Those regional countries have suspended all land, air, and sea traffic with Qatar, ejected its diplomats, and ordered most Qatari citizens to leave.
Qatar says move is "unjustified" and says it carries out its duties in the fight against terrorism. "Pakistan believes in unity among Muslim states and has made serious efforts for its promotion", said foreign office spokesperson Nafees Zakaria.
The US president has not provided any evidence for his accusation. But the isolation that started on June 5 has forced Qatar to look at new friends to import food and other materials.
The political storm surrounding Qatar is impacting life and business in one of the world's biggest natural gas producers and travel hubs, which is preparing to host soccer's World Cup in 2022.
Qatar Airways announced on Sunday its net profits rose to $540 million in its latest financial disclosure before the airline took a hit and was blocked from flying to major Arab states. Iran said it is planning to send 100 tons of fresh fruit and legumes everyday.
Erdogan called on Saudi Arabia's king as the leader of the region to resolve the impasse.
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