CNN reported on Friday, August 26, 2022 that former US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and adviser, Jared Kushner, discussed the Gulf crisis between Qatar in his memoir, Breaking History. On the one hand, and Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain and Egypt on the other hand.
Kushner said in his memoirs: “I planned to visit Qatar and its Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani the next day. So before the end of my meeting with Mohammed bin Salman, I asked him if he had made any progress with Qatar or not?” which was the focus of the siege that you are leading.” Saudi Arabia for more than three years… Mohammed bin Salman said that they have prepared an offer that they will send to the Qataris through Kuwait.
Trump’s adviser also said in his memoirs: I told (Mohammed bin Salman) I will travel to Qatar tomorrow morning to see Sheikh Tamim. I can bring the show with me and save you the postage (to save time). Bin Salman said he would do this before I boarded the plane. I asked one more question: if he wanted to contact him (does he mean Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad?) without hesitation. Mohammed bin Salman showed that it will be. She loves Prince Tamim. He wanted to resolve the issue and move on.”
According to CNN, Kushner also noted in his memoirs: The next day, before we boarded our plane, Faisal greeted us on the runway with a box of Saudi dates as a gift and an envelope containing Saudi Arabia’s offer to Qatar. Gave to me. Upon arrival in Qatar, myself, Avi, Brian Hook and General Correa went to the palace to meet with Prince Tamim and many of his trusted advisors.
He added: “Our relationship began on difficult terms, as Tillerson blames my wrong proposal for the Persian Gulf dispute. It has steadily improved over the years, as we have met and engaged in strategic dialogue. When I launched the Economic Peace Plan “I shared with him. Prince Tamim predicted that we are focused on this plan.” “If we achieve peace in the region, the explosion in economic activity will be greater than we imagined.”
Kushner continued: “I told Prince Tamim bin Hamad: I have a proposal from Mohammed bin Salman… I went over it with my team and although it’s not ideal, I think it’s a good start… Prince Tamim said that if we resolve the dispute solve, the paper will not be important.” What is important is the intention of Saudi Arabia. progress.. He asked me if I think the Saudis are really ready to resolve the conflict?.. I said not all.. but Mohammed bin Salman is ready. You have to trust me when I say I think he really wants to work it out. “
Kushner continued: “I gave the document to Prince Tamim and he began to read it. After we discussed the remaining issues, I asked him if he would like to make a quick call to Mohammed bin Salman directly from the crown prince. Prince Tamim was hesitant about the sincerity of the proposal. He reminded me that the last call between them was fine, but when the two countries released conflicting summaries of the call, it became problematic and added to tensions. He added that the call is good, they should fix the broken process and come up with a new mechanism to provide solutions.
Kushner also stated: I have proposed the establishment of a communication channel between Maher’s foreign minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman, and Saudi Arabia’s deputy defense minister, Khalid bin Salman. Prince Tamim asked if the Saudis would agree to my proposal.. Putting aside all the formalities of being in the Prince’s palace, I took a page from my old book on doing business deals: let me ask him if you have any. A meeting room I can use to call MBS (Mohammed bin Salman)?”
Kushner continued: “His assistant showed me to an adjacent conference room. I soon spoke to Mohammed bin Salman, and he told him about my conversation with Prince Tamim. Mohammed bin Salman assured me that if Prince Tamim wanted to “Be honest with yourself. He will meet more than half of her to settle the dispute.” I asked the way. I asked if you would be open to establishing a channel between Prince Khalid and Sheikh Mohammed, in which I would personally mediate to try to resolve the problem. Are there any remaining issues in the documents? Mohammed bin Salman immediately agreed. …
He added: “I said, don’t you want to wait for a minute? I gave the phone to Avi, whom Mohammed bin Salman always enjoys talking with, and I went down a short corridor to Prince Tamim’s office. I said: Mohammed bin Salman. Change the channel to The title has confirmed a way to solve open issues. .. on the phone with me.. I think it helps build trust, you can hear from each other. Are you willing to talk to him?.. Then he agreed”
Behind the scenes of the talks, Kushner continued: “I went back to the conference room. (Wait a second. I’m going to take you to Prince Tamim. He’s ready to talk). I walked into Prince Tamim’s office. And I hung up Prince Tamim greeted Mohammed bin Salman in Arabic and the two leaders spoke for about ten minutes as everyone in the room listened.
Kushner added: “I didn’t speak Arabic fluently. I stood nervously trying to read the expressions of Prince Tamim and his advisers because I didn’t know what they were saying. When Tamim hung up, he paused and looked at the phone. And then it He gave me the. The room was silent. . . broke.” Silence and I asked if this call is good or bad? He regretted that this difference of opinion has caused bitterness among the citizens.
Source: Lebanon Debate
