Emir of Qatar: We Have Taken Part in Efforts to Establish a Ceasefire and Reopen Waterways / We Will Continue Cooperating with Our Partners to Keep the Region Safe and Stable / Closure of the Strait of Hormuz and Damage to Ras Laffan Have Significantly Disrupted Our Exports

The Emir of Qatar, noting that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and damage to Ras Laffan have significantly disrupted the country's exports, said Qatar's policies prior to the current crisis have allowed it to manage the consequences of the crisis up to this stage.

Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, the emir of Qatar, admitted that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz following the war against Iran has caused a significant disruption in the country's exports.

According to the Emir of Qatar, stating that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the damage caused to Ras Lafan has caused a significant disruption in the country's exports, he said: Qatar's policies before the current crisis have allowed us to manage the consequences of the crisis up to this point.

He added: "Qatar will not get out of this crisis unless it is more flexible and adaptable to global developments."

Al-Thani added: Qatar supplies about one-fifth of the world's liquefied natural gas (LNG) trade, and whatever affects Qatar, its consequences will be reflected in the markets and among consumers.

Emir of Qatar emphasized: We have participated in the efforts to establish a ceasefire and reopen the waterways.

He claimed:: Iran has invaded the territory of Qatar; An action that is a clear violation of the sovereignty of this country.

He continued: Qatar has always preferred to resolve disputes through negotiation and diplomatic and peaceful means. The security of the member states of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council and the preservation of their sovereignty is not an issue that can be ignored.

He said: During this crisis, Qatar has been responsible for defending its sovereignty and playing a role in ensuring the security of energy and the global economy. We will continue to work with our international brothers and partners to keep the region safe and stable.