BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 28. The State of
Qatar has strongly condemned Iranian ballistic missile attacks on
its territory, calling them a blatant violation of national
sovereignty, a direct threat to security and territorial integrity,
and an unacceptable escalation jeopardizing regional stability,
according to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of
Qatar published on its X page, Trend reports.
"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirms that the State of Qatar
reserves its full right to respond to this attack in accordance
with the provisions of international law and in a manner
proportionate to the nature of the aggression, in defense of its
sovereignty and in protection of its security and national
interests.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stresses that the State of Qatar
has been and continues to be among the foremost advocates of
dialogue with the Islamic Republic of Iran, consistently calling
for this approach as the optimal foundation for addressing
differences and resolving disputes through peaceful means, and for
sparing the region the risks of escalation.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirms that the targeting of
Qatari territory is inconsistent with the principles of good
neighborliness and cannot be accepted under any pretext or
justification.
The State of Qatar has consistently sought to distance itself
from regional conflicts and has worked to facilitate dialogue
between the Iranian side and the international community.
However, the renewed targeting of its territory does not reflect
good faith and threatens the foundations of understandings upon
which bilateral relations between the two countries were based.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs also expresses the State of
Qatar's condemnation of the violation of the sovereignty of the
State of Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, the Hashemite Kingdom of
Jordan, and the Kingdom of Bahrain in the blatant Iranian
aggression, affirming the State of Qatar's full solidarity with
these sisterly states in all measures they take to safeguard their
sovereignty, security, and stability.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs renews the State of Qatar's call
for the immediate cessation of any escalatory actions, a return to
the negotiating table, the prioritization of reason and wisdom, and
efforts to contain the crisis in a manner that preserves the
security of the region, safeguards the interests of its peoples,
and prevents a slide into broader confrontations," the statement
said.
