Qatar condemns Houthi military spokesman's claims of Saudi blockade on Yemen
Qatar has strongly condemned statements by the Houthi military spokesman accusing Saudi Arabia of imposing a blockade on Yemen, reaffirming its support for the Kingdom.
Key Takeaways
AIQatar has expressed its strong condemnation and rejection of statements made by the Houthi group's military spokesman, who accused Saudi Arabia of imposing a blockade on the Yemeni people and restricting maritime navigation.
The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs called on the international community to uphold its responsibilities in implementing relevant UN Security Council resolutions, particularly Resolution 2216 on Yemen and Resolution 2722 regarding the rights and freedom of navigation in the Red Sea.
Qatari support for Saudi Arabia
The ministry stressed that freedom of navigation in international waterways is a fundamental principle of international law and the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed Qatar's full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and support for all measures taken to preserve its sovereignty and security, emphasizing that the security of Saudi Arabia is integral to the security of Qatar and the Gulf Cooperation Council states.