Reports suggesting the potential for Qatar to export its natural gas to Europe via Syria and Turkey are mere rumors, pointed out Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed bin Mohammed al-Ansari.
"We have all seen the speculation in the media about this gas pipeline. It is nothing but media speculation," he said when asked by TASS about the prospects of constructing a pipeline through Syria and Turkey to supply natural gas to Europe.
"On the economic level, as far as gas supplies are concerned, we cannot say anything on this issue."
He further noted that Qatar's priority remains maintaining stability in Syria and addressing the needs of its people.
The idea of a Qatar-Turkey pipeline has been under discussion since 2009, but according to Ankara, its implementation faced opposition from the previous Syrian government.
On January 4, Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar stated that Qatari gas could potentially reach Europe through Turkey, provided a secure transportation system is established in Syria and the region achieves stability.