Cabinet condemns attack on LNG carrier belonging to QatarEnergy
The Kuwaiti Cabinet condemns the attack on a Qatari gas carrier in the Arabian Gulf and reaffirms its solidarity with Qatar.
Translated by Qiyas from القبس — Original source
During its meeting today, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Prime Minister, the Cabinet expressed its strong condemnation and deep indignation at the attack targeting the liquefied natural gas carrier (Al-Maidah), owned by Qatar Gas Transport Companies Limited (Nakilat), as it was transiting through the waters of the Arabian Gulf. The Council reaffirmed its unequivocal rejection of such acts, which pose a serious threat to the security and safety of maritime navigation and global energy supplies, emphasizing the importance of uncovering the circumstances surrounding the incident, identifying those responsible, and holding them accountable. It reiterated its full solidarity with Qatar.
The Council was briefed by Minister of Defense Sheikh Abdullah Ali Al-Salim Al-Sabah on the content of a communication received from the Minister of Defense of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, His Royal Highness Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. Both sides affirmed their countries’ solidarity in the face of all challenges and threats to safeguard the security and stability of both nations.
On another note, the Cabinet heard a briefing from Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Jaraah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah on the political and diplomatic efforts to keep pace with regional and international developments. The Council was also informed that the Ministry had summoned the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Mohammad Toutounchi, and handed him a protest note regarding a statement by the Iranian Embassy, which contained blatant interference in the internal affairs of the State of Kuwait.
The Cabinet also heard a briefing from the Foreign Minister on the outcomes of his official visit to Riyadh and the substance of his meetings, which included discussions of regional developments and their repercussions on the security and stability of the region. The Council was further briefed on the content of two communications received by the Prime Minister, who is also the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, and by Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Egyptian Expatriates.
