Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Tuesday that the Strait of Hormuz should not be used “as a weapon,” warning that disruptions in the strategic waterway would threaten both regional stability and the global economy.
Speaking at a joint press conference with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani in Doha, Fidan also said the ongoing tensions in the Gulf “must in no way cause the issue of Gaza to be forgotten.”
He further warned that Israeli expansionism remained a major threat to regional “stability and security.”
Al Thani said Qatar and Türkiye support Pakistan’s mediation efforts aimed at ending the US/Israeli war on Iran and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, stressing the need to restore stability and ensure freedom of navigation through the strategic passage.
“Qatar and Türkiye back Pakistan’s mediation efforts to end (Iran) war, reopen Strait of Hormuz,” he said.
The Qatari foreign minister also said Tehran should not use the waterway as a means of “oppression or blackmail” against Gulf countries.
Addressing Gaza, Al Thani accused Israel of continuing ceasefire violations and “using humanitarian aid as a weapon” in the enclave.
The joint press conference took place during Fidan’s working visit to the Qatari capital.
