Somalia declares neutral stand in Gulf Crisis

Somalia has maintained it would not be taking sides in the Gulf Crisis which has seen at east three countries cut ties with Qatar over claims it supports terrorist groups.

In a statement Wednesday, President Mohamed Farmaajo administration said it urges the Gulf neighbours to settle their differences diplomatically.

Somalia calls to all brotherly countries involved to settle their differences through dialogue and within the Arab League and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.

Egypt, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates have announced air, land and sea blockade against Qatar.