Gulf states back Qatar in row with Egypt over Libya

Riyadh: Gulf Arab states voiced support for Qatar Thursday in its row with Egypt, which accused Doha of supporting "terrorism" during discussions about Cairo`s air strikes on jihadist targets in Libya.

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) secretary general Abdullatif al-Zayani "rejects accusations by Egypt`s permanent envoy at the Arab League that Qatar supports terrorism," a statement said.

Qatar has recalled its ambassador to Egypt over the spat.