Saudi FM rejects Qatar attempts to politicize Hajj matters

MANAMA - 30 July 2017: Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al Jubeir rejected Qatar’s attempts to politicize Hajj matters and reiterated that Qataris are welcome to perform the pilgrimage.

Speaking at a joint press conference held between the foreign ministers of four Arab countries on Sunday, Jubeir said that Saudi Arabia is making great efforts to facilitate the arrival of pilgrims into the country.

Saudi Arabia welcomes the Qataris to perform Hajj like the rest of the pilgrims, he affirmed.

UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed, meanwhile, said that there are several steps that could be taken by the four countries against Qatar's refusal of the list of the demands.