The Latest: Turkey’s president talks Qatar in Saudi, Kuwait

Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani talks late Friday, July21, 2017 in his first televised speech since the dispute between Qatar and three Gulf countries and Egypt, in Doha, Qatar. Qatar's ruling emir says the embattled Gulf nation remains open to dialogue with four Arab countries that have isolated it, but that and resolution to the crisis must respect his country's sovereignty. (Qatar News Agency via AP) Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani talks late Friday, July21, 2017 in his first televised speech since the dispute between Qatar and three Gulf countries and Egypt, in Doha, Qatar. Qatar's ruling emir says the embattled Gulf nation remains open to dialogue with four Arab countries that have isolated it, but that and resolution to the crisis must respect his country's sovereignty. (Qatar News Agency via AP)

By Associated Press July 23, 2017 3 min read

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) – The Latest on the crisis diplomatic crisis between Qatar and four Arab countries (all times local):

9:50 p.m.

Turkey’s president has met with the ruler of Kuwait to discuss ways to end the diplomatic crisis between Qatar and four of its Arab neighbors.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan traveled Sunday evening to Kuwait for talks with the country’s emir, Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmed Al Sabah, who has been mediating the dispute.

He earlier held talks with the king of neighboring Saudi Arabia. He is due to travel to Qatar on Monday.