Doha: GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed AlBudawi expressed his deep regret regarding the damage to the State of Qatar's embassy in Ukraine as a result of shelling. The GCC Secretary-General stressed in a statement the importance of respecting the laws guiding diplomatic relations, which ensure the safety of diplomatic missions and their headquarters.

According to Qatar News Agency, he renewed the GCC's position calling for a peaceful resolution to the Russian-Ukrainian crisis. He called for supporting the international community's efforts seeking to end the crisis through dialogue, in line with the principles of international law and UN Charter.