'EU corruption clampdown could negatively impact relations, natural gas supplies': Qatari diplomat

Eva Kaili, a Greek Member of European Parliament, is one of six people arrested after raids that uncovered at least 1.5 million euros in cash. The money was allegedly linked to a Gulf state, and the EU parliament last week suspended Qatar's access to the institution

|Dec 18, 2022, 15:57:34 IST

Doha: Qatar on Sunday condemned a corruption investigation by Belgium and the suspension of its access to the EU parliament, saying it could "negatively" impact relations and natural gas supplies.

A statement issued by a Qatari diplomat singled out Belgian authorities for criticism and insisted that "inaccurate" information had been used.

Eva Kaili, a Greek Member of European Parliament, is one of six people arrested after raids that uncovered at least 1.5 million euros ($1.6 million) in cash.

The money was allegedly linked to a Gulf state, and the EU parliament last week suspended Qatar's access to the institution.

"The decision to impose such a discriminatory restriction that limits dialogue and cooperation on Qatar before the legal process has ended, will negatively affect regional and global security cooperation, as well as ongoing discussions around global energy poverty and security," said the diplomat.

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