Qatar reacted to the decision of Arab countries to break diplomatic relations with him
Moscow. June 5. INTERFAX.RU — Qatar’s foreign Ministry expressed deep regret in connection with the decision of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Kingdom of Bahrain to close borders and air space and to break off diplomatic relations.
Such measures are based on unfounded allegations, said in a statement received by “Interfax” from the Qatari Embassy in Moscow.
“Against Qatar is provocative campaign based on allegations that are based on a complete fiction that prove the availability of plans to harm the state. Qatar is an active member of the cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC) and is committed to its agreements, respects the sovereignty of other States and not intervene in their internal Affairs, to fulfill its obligations in countering terrorism and extremism,” the statement said.
“It is clear that the media campaign to change public opinion in the region, especially in Gulf countries, have failed, which explains the continuing escalation”, — the document says.
The nomination of fabricated reasons for taking action against a sister state that is part of the GCC, is the best proof that the real reason for such action, adopted jointly with Egypt, does not exist. However, the goal is clear — the establishment of guardianship over the state. That in itself is a violation of its sovereignty, which is strictly prohibited.The Ministry of foreign Affairs of Qatar
“The allegations contained in the statements of breakup, published by three States pose a latent attempt, which only confirms in advance thoughtful planning of media campaigns containing multiple inventions.
“In conclusion, the Ministry of foreign Affairs of Qatar expressed regret at the fact that at the critical moment, three States have not found more important and key tasks for its citizens, than to attempt to harm the state of Qatar”, — reads the statement of the foreign Ministry of Qatar.
Informed about the severance of diplomatic relations with Qatar, announced the Maldives, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, UAE, Egypt and Yemen. Discontinuation of relations with Qatar and said the Libyan authorities under control of which is the East of the country.
The reason for such action was the charge of the Qatari authorities in support of terrorist organizations including “al-Qaeda” and ISIS banned in Russia. However, some observers believe that the real reason was that during the past a week ago, a summit of Persian Gulf countries, Qatar news Agency disseminated a speech by the Emir of Qatar, who expressed the support of normal relations with Iran, which caused a wave of criticism at the summit.
Qataris were given two weeks to leave to sever diplomatic relations with Doha countries.