DUBAI: Bahrain’s parliament condemned Qatar’s interception of two coastguard boats in its territorial waters, Al-Arabiya TV reported.
The Kingdom added that Qatar’s actions threaten the region’s security and stability, calling on the country to respect international laws and decisions of the Gulf Cooperation Council.
Three Qatari coastguard vessels stopped two Bahraini coastguard boats that were returning after taking part in a maritime exercise on Wednesday.
The Bahraini vessels were then allowed to go, Bahrain's interior ministry said in a statement.
The state said it would notify the GCC and hoped the incident, which took place at 1 p.m., would not be repeated.
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Bahrain condemns Qatar’s interception of 2 coastguard boats in its waters
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Bahrain condemns Qatar’s interception of 2 coastguard boats in its waters
- Bahrain said Qatar’s actions threaten the region’s security and stability
- The Kingdom called on Qatar to respect international laws and decisions of the Gulf Cooperation Council
UAE president meets Trump envoy, discusses regional stability
- Sides stress need to maintain peace in region
LONDON: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan on Thursday met the senior adviser to US President Donald Trump for Arab and African Affairs, Massad Boulos, in Abu Dhabi.
The two sides discussed the growing strategic relations between their countries as well as a number of regional issues and developments, the Emirates News Agency reported.
They emphasized the need to enhance efforts to ensure peace and stability in the region.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, adviser to the UAE president Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoun Al-Nahyan and Minister of State Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al-Nahyan were also present.
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