Cairo:The League of Arab States has issued a condemnation following an attack on the liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier "Al Mayeda," which is owned by Qatar Gas Transport Company (Nakilat). The incident occurred while the vessel was navigating the waters of the Arabian Gulf, posing a threat to maritime navigation, the safety of crews, and international law.
According to Qatar News Agency, the Arab League has expressed its solidarity with the State of Qatar and supports efforts to investigate the incident and identify those responsible. The League emphasized the importance of maintaining freedom of navigation, ensuring the safety of vessels, and protecting international trade.
The Arab League also highlighted the potential repercussions of similar attacks on the security of energy supplies, market stability, and environmental safety, including risks to the marine environment and regional water resources. The organization has called for enhanced regional and international cooperation to safeguard maritime navigation and trade routes, urging an end to activities that threaten civilian vessels and facilities to help reduce tensions and maintain regional security and stability.