Important Warning from Qatar's Emir: How Far Will the Hormuz Crisis Go?

Referring to unprecedented developments in the region, the Emir of Qatar stressed Doha's continued efforts to reduce tensions and reach a peaceful solution.

Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, Emir of Qatar, on Tuesday at the opening ceremony of the 55th session of the country's parliament, referring to the recent developments in the region, said that Qatar and the countries of the region have faced exceptional events that have once again shown the strength of the country's government institutions.

According to Al Jazeera's report, he emphasized that the security of the region and the world are connected to each other and instability in any part of the world cannot be separated from developments in other regions.

Pointing to his country's policy towards the developments in the region, the Emir of Qatar stated that Doha has adhered to the decisive defense of the country, but has avoided being dragged into war.

He added: Qatar's adherence to dialogue and peaceful solutions does not mean negligence in the defense of the country.

Referring to Qatar's efforts to reduce tension in the region, he announced that this country participated in the efforts to establish a ceasefire and reopen water crossings.

The Emir of Qatar also emphasized the need for negotiations to achieve peaceful solutions to conflicts in the region.

Referring to the economic consequences of the developments in the region, he also said that the government of Qatar has decided not to reduce basic services and not change development priorities in order to maintain the country's economic momentum, and the development plans of the northern gas field continue according to the plans set to increase the production of liquid natural gas.

Referring to the position of Qatar in the world market of liquefied natural gas, he also said that this country supplies about one-fifth of the global trade of this product and any changes and disruptions that affect Qatar will be quickly reflected in the world markets.

Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani added that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the damage to energy facilities have disrupted an important part of Qatar's exports.

In another part of his remarks, the Emir of Qatar emphasized the necessity of continued cooperation and coordination among the member states of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council and said that the recent developments have revealed the importance of continuing these cooperation once again.

The Emir of Qatar also emphasized the necessity of maintaining the security and stability of the region and continued efforts in this field, described what happened in the Gaza Strip as genocide and called for the perpetrators to be held accountable.

He also warned about the attacks of the Zionist settlers on the Palestinians in the West Bank and the repeated attacks on the Al-Aqsa Mosque.