Doha: Director of the Media and Communication Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Ibrahim bin Sultan Al-Hashmi, affirmed Qatar's support for all diplomatic efforts aimed at ensuring freedom of maritime navigation, emphasizing the importance of reaching a comprehensive agreement that achieves sustainable peace in the region.
During the weekly media briefing of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Al-Hashimi stated: “The State of Qatar supports reaching an agreement regarding the Strait of Hormuz,” stressing that the current priority lies in achieving consensus among all parties to reach a solution to this crisis.
He emphasized that the freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz is important for all countries of the world and confirmed that Qatar is working tirelessly with its regional and international partners to reach a consensus on this matter, as well as to advance dialogue to achieve a comprehensive solution to this dilemma.
The Director of the Media and Communication Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated that the closure of maritime and waterway passages should not be considered normal and is unacceptable both to the State of Qatar and to the international community, calling on the entire world to unite against any actions that could disrupt the freedom of navigation.
He said: 'The world is already suffering enough from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and therefore cannot bear the cost of also closing the Bab el-Mandeb Strait,' warning that disrupting navigation in both straits would have catastrophic repercussions on the world.
Al-Hashmi affirmed that the State of Qatar is advancing dialogue and diplomacy to reach a peaceful solution to such types of conflicts through dialogue, adding that 'the matter is not difficult or impossible, and ultimately the only solution will be through negotiations, which the State of Qatar is currently working tirelessly to achieve.'
He added that "efforts are ongoing and will not stop, and this crisis affects the entire world; therefore, it is not possible to pause, even for a moment, in seeking a way to resolve it."
He noted that a Qatari delegation will participate in the work of the United Nations General Assembly, and that discussing this crisis will be at the top of the agenda for the Qatari delegation during the meetings.
Regarding the attacks on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Mr. Ibrahim bin Sultan Al-Hashmi, Director of the Media and Communication Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, affirmed Qatar's solidarity with the Kingdom in all measures it takes to maintain its security and the safety of its territories.
