Qatari Cabinet Reiterates Condemnation of Attack on LNG Carrier 'Al-Maida'

The Qatari Cabinet reiterated Qatar’s strong condemnation and denunciation of the attack targeting the LNG carrier Al-Mayda, owned by Qatar Gas Transport Companies Limited (Qatargas), while it was navigating the Arabian Gulf, describing the incident as a serious act that threatens the safety of maritime navigation and the security of global energy supplies.

Qatar News Agency (QNA) reported that this statement came during the Cabinet’s regular meeting held on Wednesday at the Diwan Amiri, presided over by Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani.

The Cabinet affirmed that Qatar reserves the right to take all necessary measures in accordance with international law and the UN Charter to protect its assets, safeguard its interests, and ensure the safety of its ships and crews. It added that it is following the investigations conducted by the competent authorities to ascertain the circumstances of the incident and identify those responsible.

The Cabinet warned of the dangers posed by these reckless and irresponsible practices and their potentially severe repercussions on the security and stability of the region and the global economy, particularly given the risks they pose to the marine environment and water security in the region’s countries.