Qatar Condemns Hijacking Of Oil Tanker Carrying Several Egyptian Sailors
Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar condemned the hijacking of an oil tanker from Yemeni territorial waters, carrying several Egyptian seafarers, and its subsequent towing to Somali territorial waters near the Puntland region.
In a press statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that it considered this a flagrant violation of international law and a serious threat to maritime navigation security and international trade movement.
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed the State of Qatar's full solidarity with the Arab Republic of Egypt and the families of the seafarers, and emphasized the necessity of ensuring their safety and security and accelerating the process of their release.
The Ministry called for intensified international efforts to ensure maritime security and freedom of passage in international waterways, as it is a fundamental pillar for regional and global security and stability.
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