Doha - Media & Communication Dept. - July 26

The State of Qatar welcomes the start of removing crude oil from the decaying Safer Tank in the Red Sea by the United Nations.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses Qatar’s appreciation for the efforts of the United Nations and international partners in addressing one of the most pressing environmental issues by preventing oil spill from the tanker into the Red Sea.

The Ministry expresses Qatar’s pride in contributing to the United Nations coordinated rescue operations to prevent a catastrophic oil spill. It also stresses its full readiness to support all international efforts aimed at building a safer and more sustainable future for all.