Doha, July 23 (QNA) - The State of Qatar strongly condemned the Houthi group's targeting of a Saudi vessel while it was sailing in the Red Sea, and termed it a serious violation of international maritime safety, a direct threat to global energy security, and a clear and blatant breach of international law.

In a statement on Thursday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed that the continuation of these rejected attacks represents a dangerous escalation that threatens the security and stability of the region and undermines efforts to consolidate regional security and stability.

The Ministry called upon the international community to fulfill its responsibilities regarding the implementation of relevant Security Council resolutions, foremost among them Resolution 2216 on Yemen and Resolution 2722 on the rights and freedom of navigation in the Red Sea. It emphasized 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.

It reiterated the State of Qatar's full solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its support for all measures taken by the Kingdom to preserve its sovereignty, security, and interests, affirming that the security of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is an integral part of the security of the State of Qatar and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the State of Qatar's appreciation for the ongoing efforts of the Sultanate of Oman to coordinate between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Yemeni parties, and the UN Special Envoy to Yemen, with the aim of resuming the political process and the roadmap in a way that achieves security and stability in the region. (QNA)