Trump discusses with Saudi, UAE leaders Gulf crisis

WASHINGTON - 3 July 2017: US President Donald Trump spoke separately to the leaders of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to express his "concerns about the ongoing dispute" between Qatar and its Gulf and Arab neighbors, the White House said.

"He reiterated the importance of stopping terrorist financing and discrediting extremist ideology. The president also underscored that unity in the region is critical to accomplishing the Riyadh Summit's goals of defeating terrorism and promoting regional stability," the White House said.

"President Trump, nevertheless, believes that the overriding objective of his initiative is the cessation of funding for terrorism," it said.