Gulf energy giant Qatar on Sunday repeated its denial of No involvement in A corruption case being investigated by the Belgian authorities people linked to the European Parliament.
Belgian authorities charged four people linked to the European Parliament over The allegations of Qatar, which is hosting the World Cup, were paid to them with cash And the gifts to influence decision-industry. Qatar has previously denied any wrongdoing.
Declaration on Sunday by a diplomat from the State of Qatar mission To the EU said that “prejudices” led to parliament to me vote on Thursday to suspend everything work on Legislations related to Qatar and preventing Qatari representatives from entering its premises.
The comment affects legislation related to visa liberalization, the EU-Qatar aviation agreement, and planned visits until allegations are confirmed or denied.
“the decision to impose like discriminatory limiting limitation dialogue and cooperation on Qatar before the end of the legal procedures, will negatively affect the region and global Security cooperation, as well as ongoing discussions about global “Energy poverty and security,” the diplomat said.
“We strongly reject the allegations linking us government with Misconduct” statement added.
Qatar was not alone party name of the thing in investigation, but our country has been subjected to exclusive criticism and attacks.”
Selective condemnation
to me media Moroccan interest reports also face audit in Investigation.
“We have noted this week’s selective condemnation of our country with great The statement said.
Belgian prosecutors They said they were investigating the EU parliament corruption for more from U.S year Before the raids and arrests of the past 10 days.
“It is very disappointing that the Belgian government made No effort to share with for us government To prove the facts as soon as they know them of allegations.”
speaking for The Belgian Ministry of Justice did not do so immediately comment on this is.
Eva Kaili, Member of the European Parliament, is one of four people After raids revealed at least 1.5 million euros ($1.6 million) in cash.
the money was suspected of Being linked to a Gulf state, and the European Union parliament last called week for Diameter access institution to be suspended.
Scandal broke out like many Europeans countries Look at Qatar for LNG supplies. she has also was a link in Contacts with Afghanistan brought thousands of European citizens out of country when the Taliban took power.
MEPs ‘misguided’
The statement highlighted the “close” relationship. with Belgium.
“Our countries have come together during the COVID-19 pandemic and Qatar is an important resource of Liquefied gas to Belgium.
Kylie was stripped of Her duties as Vice-President of the European Parliament. She and three others people been charged with “criminal organization, corruption, and money laundering. “
scam her caused shock waves in European Union parliament amid calls for a general respression on transactions with Lobbyists from a third country.
Qatar feels unfairly discriminated against with Sentiments were affected by other accusations made against wealthy Gulf state in hosted it of world Cup.
“the decision Banning representatives of one country exclusively in the EU Parliament shows that MEPs have been massively misled.”
“It is unfortunate that some acted on prejudices against Qatar and made based their judgments on inaccurate information in Leaks instead of waiting for Investigation to conclude.
Qatar has already It was one diplomat showdown with Germany in recent months. Doha summoned the German ambassador after the inside minister cast doubt on Whether diameter should hosting the world cup because of cured of foreign workers.
Qatar has strong and long-standing relations with many countries in European Union, we express our gratitude to those who They showed their commitment to these relationships during this current Waved of attacks against said the diplomat.
