In his address at the Shura Council’s annual session, Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani urged increased action to safeguard regional shipping lanes and critical supply networks.
– Stressing the importance of protecting maritime security and regional stability, the emir said, “Efforts must be doubled to secure navigation in the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz and to protect energy facilities and civilian infrastructure.”
Qatar’s emir says commitment to dialogue ‘does not mean leniency in defending our country’
– In his address, Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani outlined the core pillars guiding the nation’s security and foreign policy during times of regional tension.
– Highlighting the country’s national strategy, the emir said, “Our strategy consisted of four fundamental elements, the first of which is defending the homeland firmly without being dragged into war.”
– While reiterating Qatar’s dedication to diplomacy, the emir made clear that the nation’s commitment to peace should not be mistaken for weakness, emphasising: “Our adherence to dialogue and peaceful solutions does not mean leniency in defending our country.”
– Addressing wider Middle Eastern and East African security, the emir reaffirmed Qatar’s active diplomatic engagement, saying, “We reaffirm our steadfast positions to find solutions to the crises in the region in Sudan, Libya, Yemen, and Somalia.”
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