Qatar envoy backs UN resolution to keep Hormuz open

Qatar’s UN envoy throws diplomatic weight behind draft Security Council measure to protect Strait of Hormuz shipping. | Contesto: cronaca

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• Qatar envoy backs UN resolution to keep Hormuz open

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Qatar’s ambassador to the United Nations, Alya Ahmed Saif al-Thani, has publicly endorsed a draft Security Council resolution aimed at safeguarding navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, calling the proposal of “great importance” for both regional stability and global energy security. Speaking at the UN headquarters in New York, al-Thani warned that the current situation in the strategic waterway “not only jeopardises global economic stability and energy security but also worsens humanitarian crises and undermines regional stability.” She stressed that keeping the strait open is a requirement under international conventions and a shared global responsibility, not merely a matter of national interest. The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow passage connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, is one of the world’s most critical oil transit chokepoints. Approximately one-fifth of the global petroleum supply passes through it daily, making any disruption a direct threat to energy markets and the broader global economy. Tensions in the region have periodically led to confrontations between Iran and Western naval forces, raising fears of a blockade or military escalation. Al-Thani’s remarks come amid heightened concerns over maritime security in the Gulf, following a series of incidents involving tankers and naval vessels. While the draft resolution’s exact text and cosponsors have not been disclosed, Qatar’s backing carries weight as the country has maintained diplomatic channels with both Iran and Gulf Cooperation Council states, positioning itself as a potential mediator. The ambassador made clear that Qatar will continue to engage actively with UN member states to build support for the measure. “Qatar looks forward to continuing our engagement intensively with member states to secure support for this timely security resolution,” she said, signaling a sustained diplomatic push in the coming weeks. Analysts note that any Security Council resolution on the strait would require careful negotiation, given the interests of permanent members such as the United States, China, and Russia, as well as regional powers like Iran. The outcome remains uncertain, but Qatar’s vocal...

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