Statement comes as security tensions escalate in Arabian Gulf waters
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Qatar's Prime Minister affirmed in a press statement that freedom of maritime navigation is "a fundamental principle that is not open to compromise."
The statement came against the backdrop of Qatar's monitoring of security developments in Gulf waters and the country's commitment to international legal principles governing freedom of navigation.
Qatar is seeking to reaffirm its consistent position on maritime security issues and the imperative of respecting international conventions.
Qatar's Prime Minister affirmed that freedom of maritime navigation is a non-negotiable fundamental principle, in statements following his meeting with Iran's Foreign Minister. The statement reflects Doha's firm position on international law amid escalating security tensions between Iran and the United States in the Gulf.
Qatar's position directly affects the security of commercial maritime navigation and shipments across the Gulf, and consequently impacts global oil and gas prices and trade costs. Any security escalation could disrupt commercial shipping movements and raise insurance costs on cargo and fuel, which would reflect on local commodity and energy prices.
Mehmet Yılmaz