The Arab League condemned the attack on the liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker Al Mayeda, owned by Qatar’s Nakilat, while sailing in the Arabian Gulf, the Saudi Press Agency reported Sunday.
In a statement, the Arab League stressed that targeting commercial vessels endangers maritime navigation and the safety of crews and violates international law. It expressed solidarity with the State of Qatar and support for efforts to investigate the circumstances of the incident and identify those responsible.
The Arab League emphasized the need to respect freedom of navigation, ensure vessel safety, and protect international trade. It warned of the repercussions of repeated attacks on the security of energy supplies and market stability, as well as the potential environmental risks of targeting energy tankers.
Moreover, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi condemned in the strongest terms the attack on the tanker. He stressed that targeting energy tankers represents a dangerous escalation that undermines the security of the region and endangers lives and property and disrupts global economic activity.
The secretary general underlined that maritime corridors must remain safe for navigation and trade. He warned of the repercussions that could arise from targeting gas tankers, whether on the marine environment or the regularity of energy flows and market stability, underscoring the necessity of holding the perpetrators of this heinous attack accountable.
Furthermore, Albudaiwi emphasized the GCC's support for the measures and actions undertaken by the State of Qatar to safeguard its national capabilities, protect its properties, and confront all threats to its security and interests.
