Politics
Qatar's UN envoy calls for reopening of Strait of Hormuz, rejects use as pressure card
October 30, 2026 at 05:28 PM
Qatar's UN representative said maritime security must remain central to international efforts and called for the unconditional reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
- Qatar's Permanent Representative Alia Ahmed bin Saif Al Thani addressed a high-level UN Security Council session on emerging technologies and maritime security in New York on Friday.
- Al Thani reaffirmed Qatar's rejection of using the Strait of Hormuz as a pressure card and called for its unconditional reopening.
- She stressed full compliance with international law and Security Council Resolution 2817 regarding maritime navigation rights and freedoms.
- Al Thani said responsible use of emerging maritime technologies requires consistency with international law, human oversight, cybersecurity, and fair access for developing countries.