Doha:HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani chaired the weekly Cabinet meeting at the Amiri Diwan.
According to Qatar News Agency, the Cabinet renewed Qatar's condemnation of the attack on the "Al Mayeda" LNG carrier owned by Qatar Gas Transport Company Limited (Nakilat) in the Arabian Gulf. The attack was labeled a dangerous act threatening maritime navigation and global energy supply security.
The Cabinet emphasized Qatar's right to take necessary measures under international law to protect its assets and safeguard its vessels and crews. Investigations are underway to uncover the incident's circumstances and identify those responsible. The Cabinet cautioned against the potential regional and global repercussions of such actions, highlighting environmental risks and water security threats.
Additionally, the Cabinet noted Qatar's top regional ranking in political stability and rule of law in the World Bank's 2026 Worldwide Governance Indicators update. This reflects the strength of Qatar's institutions and the effectiveness of its legislative and judicial systems, guided by HH the Amir in alignment with Qatar National Vision 2030.
The Cabinet approved a draft letter of intent for cooperation in humanitarian and development fields with Belgium and a memorandum of understanding on diplomatic training with Colombia. The meeting concluded with the review and decision-making on reports concerning industrial zone affairs, housing affairs in GCC countries, and participation in the Global Coalition for Social Justice forum.
