Kuwait Condemns Attack on Qatari Gas Tanker in the Gulf: A Serious Threat to Navigation Security and Global Energy Supplies
The Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its condemnation of the attack on the Mayda gas tanker owned by Qatar General Navigation & Logistics Company, affirming its full solidarity with Qatar.
Translated by Qiyas from السياسة — Original source
“Foreign Ministry”: Full solidarity with Qatar and support for its measures to protect its security and interests and safeguard its facilities
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Kuwait’s strong condemnation and denunciation of the attack targeting the liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker “Al-Maydah,” owned by QatarEnergy LNG, while it was transiting the waters of the Arabian Gulf. It reaffirmed Kuwait’s firm rejection of such acts, which pose a serious threat to the security and safety of maritime navigation and to global energy supplies.
The Ministry stressed the necessity of respecting the rules of international law and ensuring freedom of maritime navigation and the safety of ships and their crews, warning of the potential environmental and economic risks of targeting energy tankers and the serious repercussions such actions could have on the security and stability of the region.
It emphasized the importance of uncovering the circumstances surrounding the incident, identifying those responsible, and holding them accountable, while renewing Kuwait’s full solidarity with sisterly Qatar and its steadfast support for all measures Qatar takes to protect its security and interests and safeguard its facilities and assets.
