Qatar's Amir calls GCC states' security and sovereignty non-negotiable and urges safe navigation in the Gulf and Strait of Hormuz
13 October 2026
The Amir spoke at the opening of the Shura Council's 55th annual session.
He said the security of the region and the world is interconnected.
He described the security of GCC states and the protection of their sovereignty and stability as non-negotiable.
He called for redoubled efforts to secure navigation in the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, and to protect energy and water facilities and civil infrastructure.
Qatar will keep working with its GCC partners and international and regional partners.
Stance on GCC security:
non-negotiable
Session:
55th annual session of the Shura Council
Why it matters for exams: The GCC is Qatar's key regional grouping, and the Strait of Hormuz is the Gulf's most asked chokepoint.
UPSC
In plain words
GCC Gulf Cooperation Council — A regional grouping of six Arab states of the Gulf, of which Qatar is a member.