The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its condolences to Qatar and Turkey after the crash of a helicopter in Qatari territorial waters.

The ministry said in a statement that “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses its sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy to the sisterly State of Qatar and the friendly Republic of Turkey following the crash of a helicopter in Qatari territorial waters as a result of a technical malfunction during the performance of a routine duty, which led to a number of casualties among members of the Qatari–Turkish joint forces.”