Doha: Director of the Media and Communication Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ibrahim bin Sultan Al Hashmi, emphasized Qatar's support for diplomatic efforts to ensure maritime navigation freedom and achieve sustainable peace in the region.

According to Qatar News Agency, Al Hashmi highlighted Qatar's commitment to reaching an agreement concerning the Strait of Hormuz during the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' weekly media briefing. He stressed that the priority is for all parties to reach a consensus on a solution to the crisis.

Al Hashmi reiterated the importance of freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz for all nations. He affirmed Qatar's continuous collaboration with regional and international partners to foster dialogue and achieve a comprehensive solution to this challenge.

The Director made clear that the closure of maritime routes should not be normalized or accepted by Qatar or the international community. He urged global unity against any measures disrupting navigation freedom.

Al Hashmi warned of the global repercussions of strait closures, asserting that the world cannot bear the impact of both the Strait of Hormuz and Bab Al Mandab Strait being closed. He noted Qatar's efforts to promote dialogue and diplomacy for peaceful conflict resolution, emphasizing the importance of negotiations.

He confirmed ongoing efforts to address the crisis, as it affects the entire world, and announced a Qatari delegation's participation in the UN General Assembly, where this crisis will be a primary discussion point.

Regarding attacks on Saudi Arabia, Al Hashmi expressed Qatar's solidarity with the Kingdom's measures to protect its security and territorial integrity.