Cairo, November 01 (QNA) - The League of Arab States has condemned the attack on the liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier "Al Mayeda," owned by Qatar Gas Transport Company (Nakilat), while it was sailing in the waters of the Arabian Gulf. The League stressed that targeting commercial vessels threatens maritime navigation and the safety of crews and violates the rules of international law.

In a statement issued today, the Arab League expressed solidarity with the State of Qatar and support for efforts to establish the circumstances of the incident and identify those responsible, emphasizing the need to uphold the freedom of navigation, ensure the safety of vessels, and protect international trade.

The League also warned of the repercussions that a recurrence of such attacks could have on the security of energy supplies and market stability, and the environmental risks of targeting energy carriers, including potential harm to the marine environment and the water resources of states in the region. The League called for stronger regional and international cooperation to safeguard maritime navigation and trade routes, and urged an end to actions that endanger civilian vessels and facilities to help de-escalate tensions and preserve regional security and stability. (QNA)