Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani affirmed that safeguarding the sovereignty of Gulf Cooperation Council states and preserving their security are non-negotiable principles, stressing his country's firm keenness on joint cooperation with brothers and international partners to ensure
regional stability. Al Thani explained during his remarks that Doha and its region have navigated delicate circumstances that demonstrated the resilience of national institutions, pointing out that the domestic economy dealt with current challenges efficiently, achieving notable growth during the
current year 2025. He noted that the suspension of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and the damage affecting the Ras Laffan facility impacted a portion of exports, indicating that proactive plans helped absorb the repercussions efficiently. He stated that
Qatar will emerge from this phase with the highest levels of flexibility to face global variables, reviewing his country's role in securing a prominent share of global liquefied natural gas supplies and market impacts. He highlighted Doha's diplomatic efforts in
establishing calm and opening waterways, denouncing the Iranian aggression that targeted Qatari territories and considering it a flagrant violation of sovereignty. He reiterated his country's preferred approach of adopting diplomatic dialogue to resolve crises, while remaining fully committed to protecting
state sovereignty and supporting global energy security. On the Palestinian front, Al Thani denounced repeated Israeli violations, describing the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip as genocide crimes that require accountability and impunity denial.
