Qatari Foreign Ministry Warns of Consequences of Closing Bab al-Mandab Strait
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Qatar has warned that the closure of the Bab al-Mandab Strait, which connects Europe to Asia, would be "catastrophic", affirming that the closure of waterways is unacceptable, and that the entire world must unite to avoid catastrophic consequences.
The Director of the Media and Communication Department at the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ibrahim Al-Hashemi, said during a press briefing on Tuesday that the world is suffering due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, adding: "We cannot bear adding Bab al-Mandab to this equation.
Al-Hashemi explained that the closure of the southern entrance to the Red Sea would be "catastrophic for the entire world", pointing out that the world is already witnessing the consequences of this, and that Qatar is striving for diplomacy and dialogue.
The Qatari Foreign Ministry affirmed Qatar's support for reaching an agreement on the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing the importance of the parties' agreement to reach a solution.
It also stressed the freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, affirming the work with partners to reach a solution to the crisis, and clarifying that the solution to the crisis in the region is not through military escalation, but through dialogue and negotiations.
It affirmed that efforts are ongoing and will not stop, because the crisis of the Strait of Hormuz affects the whole world.
