Secretary of State Rex Tillerson Rex Wayne TillersonGary Cohn: 'I haven't made up my mind' on vote for president in November Kushner says 'Alice in Wonderland' describes Trump presidency: Woodward book Conspicuous by their absence from the Republican Convention MORE on Sunday said Qatar will review requests put forward by the several countries that have cut diplomatic ties with the Gulf nation.

“Qatar has begun its careful review and consideration of a series of requests presented by Bahrain, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and UAE,” Tillerson said in a statement.

“While some of the elements will be very difficult for Qatar to meet, there are significant areas which provide a basis for ongoing dialogue leading to resolution.”

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Egypt, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) earlier this month cut ties with Qatar, saying the country sponsors terrorism, and imposed a land, air and sea blockade.

Several demands put forward by the nations last week call for Qatar to cut diplomatic ties with Iran, close the Al Jazeera broadcasting network and shut down the Turkish airbase within its borders.

Tillerson in his statement encouraged conversation between all of the nations and said the United States will remain engaged as the crisis continues.

“We believe our allies and partners are stronger when they are working together towards one goal, which we all agree is stopping terrorism and countering extremism. Each country involved has something to contribute to that effort,” he said.

Tillerson also said “a lowering of rhetoric would also help ease the tension,” between the countries.