DOHA: The State of Qatar has welcomed the Sultanate of Oman's successful mediation, which led to the release of the crew of the 'Galaxy Leader' ship, detained off the coast of Yemen since November 2023. The crew consists of 25 individuals from the Philippines, Bulgaria, Mexico, Ukraine, and Romania.
In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the State of Qatar's appreciation for efforts of the Sultanate of Oman and other concerned parties, as well as its ongoing humanitarian initiatives that facilitated the release of the ship's crew.
The ministry also expressed the State of Qatar's hope that this step will contribute to reducing tensions in the Red Sea region, thereby supporting regional and international efforts aimed at achieving peace, security, and stability across the entire region.