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Qatar: Continued Exploitation of Natural Resources in Occupied Palestinian Territory, Syrian Golan Poses Obstacle to Sustainable Development

Source: Government of Qatar

New York | October 17, 2026

The State of Qatar affirmed that the continued exploitation of natural resources in the Occupied Palestinian Territory and the occupied Syrian Golan, coupled with restrictions on the local population’s access to and use of those resources, poses a major obstacle to sustainable development and the realization of the economic and social rights of people living under occupation, while stressing that the Palestinian people cannot exercise permanent sovereignty over their natural resources while being denied control over their land and resources.

This came in a statement delivered by Third Secretary at the Permanent Mission of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Mohammed Hassan Al Emadi before the Second Committee of the United Nations General Assembly during its 81st session, under agenda item 58 on “Permanent sovereignty of the Palestinian people in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and of the Arab population in the occupied Syrian Golan over their natural resources” at United Nations Headquarters in New York.

On the situation in the Gaza Strip, Al Emadi reiterated that the State of Qatar’s immediate priority is to consolidate the ceasefire, ensure the full implementation of its terms, and secure the unimpeded delivery of humanitarian aid, as well as the need to restore essential services and civilian infrastructure and to create the conditions for early recovery and reconstruction, enabling the Palestinian people to rebuild the foundations of their economic and social life and laying a sustainable basis for development.

He added that Qatar’s mediation efforts, undertaken in cooperation with the Arab Republic of Egypt and the United States of America, were rooted in a firm commitment to ending human suffering and creating the conditions for a political process leading to a just and lasting peace.

He underscored the importance of supporting the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) as a key partner in delivering essential humanitarian, educational, health, and development services in accordance with its mandate.

He further reaffirmed the State of Qatar’s support for the right of the Arab population in the occupied Syrian Golan to their natural resources. He reiterated Qatar’s rejection of any measures aimed at altering the Golan’s legal or demographic status, and its call for an end to the occupation and Israel’s withdrawal from the occupied Syrian Golan to the line of 4 June 1967 in accordance with relevant United Nations resolutions.

Al Emadi also reaffirmed the State of Qatar’s support for the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, foremost among them the right to self-determination and to establish an independent state along the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.

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Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Holds Talks with Lebanon PM

Source: Government of Qatar

Beirut | October 16, 2026

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani has held talks in Beirut with HE Prime Minister of the Lebanese Republic Dr Nawaf Salam on bilateral cooperation, economic ties and regional de-escalation.

The meeting on Friday focused on ways to strengthen cooperation between Qatar and Lebanon, particularly in the energy, investment and economic sectors.

The two sides also discussed opportunities for joint projects that could contribute to regional security, stability and prosperity.

Talks covered the latest developments in Lebanon and the wider region, as well as diplomatic efforts to reduce escalation and promote security and stability.

HE Sheikh Mohammed reaffirmed Qatar’s longstanding support for Lebanon’s stability and territorial unity, and reiterated Doha’s continued solidarity with the Lebanese people.

He also stressed Qatar’s support for efforts to strengthen Lebanese state institutions.

The meeting formed part of HE Sheikh Mohammed’s visit to Beirut, during which he held talks with senior Lebanese officials on bilateral relations and the country’s security and stability.

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Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Meets Lebanon Parliament Speaker

Source: Government of Qatar

Beirut | October 16, 2026

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani has met HE Parliament Speaker of the Lebanese Republic Nabih Berri in Beirut to discuss bilateral cooperation and efforts to strengthen security and stability in Lebanon.

The meeting took place on Friday and focused on relations between Qatar and Lebanon and the latest developments in Lebanon and the wider region.

The two sides also discussed ongoing efforts to promote security and stability amid regional tensions.

HE Sheikh Mohammed reaffirmed Qatar’s support for Lebanon’s stability and territorial unity, and stressed Doha’s commitment to supporting efforts to strengthen Lebanese state institutions.

The meeting was part of HE Sheikh Mohammed’s visit to Beirut, during which he also held talks with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and senior security officials.

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Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Meets Lebanon General Security Chief

Source: Government of Qatar

Beirut | October 16, 2026

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani has met Lebanon’s Director General of General Security, Major General Hassan Choucair, in Beirut to discuss bilateral cooperation and the latest developments in Lebanon.

The meeting took place on Friday as part of HE Sheikh Mohammed’s visit to the Lebanese capital.

The talks focused on cooperation between Qatar and Lebanon and efforts to strengthen security and stability in the country.

HE Sheikh Mohammed reaffirmed Qatar’s firm support for Lebanon’s sovereignty, unity and stability, and reiterated Doha’s commitment to standing alongside Lebanese state institutions.

The meeting forms part of Qatar’s continued diplomatic engagement with Lebanon amid regional efforts to promote security and stability.

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Lebanese President Meets Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs in Beirut

Source: Government of Qatar

Beirut | October 16, 2026

HE President of the Lebanese Republic Joseph Aoun has welcomed HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani in Beirut to discuss bilateral relations and efforts to reduce regional tensions.

During the meeting on Friday, HE Sheikh Mohammed conveyed greetings from HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, along with his wishes for the Lebanese president’s continued good health and happiness and for further progress and prosperity for Lebanon’s government and people.

HE President Aoun asked HE Sheikh Mohammed to convey his greetings to HH the Amir, expressing his wishes for His Highness’s continued success and for Qatar’s continued development and prosperity.

The two officials discussed ways to strengthen cooperation between Qatar and Lebanon, as well as the latest developments in Lebanon and the wider region.

They also discussed efforts to de-escalate tensions and promote security and stability.

HE Sheikh Mohammed reaffirmed Qatar’s unwavering support for Lebanon’s unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity, and reiterated Doha’s continued solidarity with the Lebanese people.

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Qatar Urges Diplomacy and Respect for International Law to Secure Lasting Mideast Peace

Source: Government of Qatar

New York | October 16, 2026

The State of Qatar has called for further diplomatic efforts to resolve the Middle East conflicts, warning that continued tensions and restrictions on vital maritime routes threaten regional stability and the global economy.

Addressing a quarterly open debate of the United Nations Security Council on “The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question”, HE Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani said respect for international law and peaceful settlements remained the only way to achieve lasting peace.

Her Excellency said the State of Qatar would continue its diplomatic efforts to promote regional and international peace and security.

The meeting in New York took place against the backdrop of regional tensions since February 28, which HE Sheikha Alya said had affected security, stability and development.

The State of Qatar condemned Iranian attacks targeting its sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as those against other regional countries, and called for full compliance with UN Security Council Resolution 2817, adopted in March.

Sheikha Alya stressed the importance of protecting freedom of navigation under international law, particularly along vital maritime routes.

Qatar firmly rejected the use of the Strait of Hormuz as a means of political pressure and called for its unconditional reopening, describing freedom of navigation through the strategic waterway as a fundamental principle that could not be compromised.

She warned that the continued closure of the strait posed risks to the vital interests of regional countries and the global economy.

Qatar is also continuing mediation efforts between the United States and Iran to bring the two sides closer together and establish common ground, she said, while reiterating Doha’s support for Pakistan’s mediation efforts.

Meanwhile, HE Sheikha Alya strongly condemned Houthi attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which had caused fatalities, injuries and material damage.

She described the attacks as a serious violation of Saudi sovereignty and reaffirmed the State of Qatar’s full solidarity with the kingdom and its right to take legitimate measures to protect its security and territorial integrity.

“Saudi Arabia’s security is an integral part of Qatar’s security and the collective security system of the Gulf Cooperation Council,” she said.

The Qatari envoy said the Palestinian issue remained central to efforts to achieve a just and lasting peace in the Middle East.

Qatar continues to work alongside Egypt, the United States and Turkiye in mediation efforts that led to a ceasefire in Gaza, she said.

She called for the full implementation of US President Donald Trump’s comprehensive plan to end the conflict, endorsed by Security Council Resolution 2803, saying it would help address the humanitarian crisis, pave the way for reconstruction and recovery, and advance prospects for lasting peace.

She also stressed that the roadmap formed an integral part of the wider plan and provided a framework for implementing its second phase. All parties, she said, must fulfill their commitments in good faith and without delay.

Qatar reiterated its categorical rejection of any measures aimed at expelling or forcibly displacing Palestinians from their homeland, or changing the geographical or demographic character of the occupied Palestinian territory.

HE Sheikha Alya also condemned continued Israeli settler incursions into Al-Aqsa Mosque, describing them as violations of international law and international humanitarian law, and as provocations to Muslims around the world.

Qatar further denounced Israel’s settlement policies in the occupied Palestinian territory and rejected the E1 settlement plan, warning that settlement expansion and settler violence against Palestinians and their property undermined international peace efforts.

Doha reaffirmed its support for Palestinian rights, including the establishment of an independent Palestinian state on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, in accordance with international resolutions and the two-state solution.

The Qatari representative also reiterated Doha’s support for Syria’s sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity.

Qatar welcomed the US decision to approve the removal of Syria’s designation as a state sponsor of terrorism, as well as the International Atomic Energy Agency’s decision to close its non-compliance file concerning Syria.

At the same time, she condemned continued Israeli violations in Syrian territory and called on the international community to take urgent action to ensure compliance with international resolutions, particularly the 1974 disengagement agreement.

On Lebanon, Qatar reaffirmed its support for the country’s sovereignty over all its territory and rejected Israeli statements concerning the annexation of areas in southern Lebanon.

She called on the international community to press Israel to halt repeated attacks on Lebanon and fully implement UN Security Council Resolution 1701.

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Qatar, Sweden Hold 5th Round of Political Consultation

Source: Government of Qatar

Stockholm | October 15, 2026

The fifth round of political consultations between the foreign ministries in the State of Qatar and the Kingdom of Sweden was held in Stockholm on Thursday.

HE Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi headed the Qatari side, while HE Director-General for Global Affairs at the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs Mikael Lindvall headed the Swedish side.

During the consultations, both sides discussed ways to foster cooperative relations between the two countries.
The consultations were attended by HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Kingdom of Sweden Nadia bint Ahmed Al Sheebi along with the accompanying delegation.

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The Foreign Ministers of Qatar and 17 Arab and Islamic countries express their unequivocal rejection of Colombia’s opening an embassy in Jerusalem

Source: Government of Qatar

Doha – October 16, 2026

The Foreign Ministers of Qatar, Algeria, Djibouti, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Oman, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Türkiye, and Yemen strongly condemn and express their unequivocal rejection of the inauguration by the Republic of Colombia of its embassy in Jerusalem, a step that contravenes relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions and undermines international efforts to achieve a just and lasting peace based on the two-State solution.

The Ministers reaffirm that any measure or decision intended to alter the legal or historical status of occupied Jerusalem, or to recognize it as Israel’s capital, is null and void and has no legal effect. This position is consistent with relevant United Nations Security Council and General Assembly resolutions, particularly Security Council Resolutions 476 (1980) and 478 (1980), which reject attempts to change Jerusalem’s character or status and call on States to withdraw diplomatic missions from the city, which is part of the Palestinian territory occupied in 1967.

The Ministers call upon the Colombian Government to reconsider and reverse this decision, uphold its obligations under international law, and refrain from measures that prejudice the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, including their right to an independent and sovereign Palestinian State with East Jerusalem as its capital.

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Minister of State for International Cooperation Meets Korean Ambassador

Source: Government of Qatar

Doha | October 15, 2026

HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met on Thursday with HE Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the State of Qatar Hong Jeepio.

During the meeting, the cooperative relations between the two countries were reviewed, in addition to a number of topics of common interest. 

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Qatar Reaffirms Commitment to Leveraging Resources, Expertise to Support Countries and Communities Affected by Disasters and Crises

Source: Government of Qatar

New York | October 15, 2026

The State of Qatar has reaffirmed its commitment to leveraging its resources and expertise to support countries and communities affected by disasters and crises. Through Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) and national humanitarian institutions, Qatar has established air bridges that include the International Search and Rescue Group of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), medical personnel and field hospitals, in addition to providing medical supplies such as medicines, food baskets, and shelter materials, as well as advanced equipment to assist those affected in disaster-stricken areas.
This was stated in a declaration by the State of Qatar, delivered by Second Secretary at the Permanent Mission of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Abdulaziz Fadala Al Sulaiti during a meeting of the Sixth Committee of the UN General Assembly, its 81st session, regarding agenda item 88, entitled ‘United Nations Conference of Plenipotentiaries on Protection of Persons in the Event of Disasters,’ held at the UN’s headquarters in New York.
Al Sulaiti noted that the State of Qatar places special importance on the protection of individuals during disasters, a matter of growing concern given the increasing frequency and severity of such events. He pointed out that all countries across the globe are vulnerable to devastating natural disasters, such as earthquakes, floods, and hurricanes, which result in human and material losses that can sometimes be difficult for any single nation to confront alone. This necessitates strengthening international cooperation to protect lives and uphold human dignity, in embodiment of the principles and purposes of the UN Charter.
He explained that the State of Qatar has developed a comprehensive legal and institutional framework for addressing emergencies and disasters, managed by specialized national entities. These include the Supreme Committee for Crisis Management, the Civil Defense Council, the Doha Joint Rescue Coordination Center, the Standing Committee for Rescue and Relief Operations and Humanitarian Aids for Areas Afflicted by Catastrophes in Brotherly and Friendly Countries, and the Regulatory Authority for Charitable Activities.
Al Sulaiti noted that the State of Qatar supports the adoption of an international convention on the protection of persons in disaster situations, as a natural and appropriate development that provides a unified international framework for reducing disaster risks and providing relief assistance, in accordance with the provisions of international law. This is particularly significant given that there is no explicit rule in public international law obligating states to provide humanitarian assistance in the event of disasters; such a convention would provide a legal basis for taking necessary measures and establish a new mechanism for international cooperation in responding to disasters.
He emphasized that the agreement must strike a balance between ensuring the right of individuals to receive humanitarian assistance and respecting the sovereignty of states and the principle of non-interference in their internal affairs. This includes upholding the right of an affected state to choose the entity providing aid, ensuring that assistance is not imposed without a formal request, as well as covering all phases of a disaster, clearly defining the parameters for delivering aid, protecting relief personnel, and establishing effective mechanisms for coordination and implementation within the UN’s framework.
The State of Qatar welcomes the convening of the United Nations Conference on Protection of Persons in the Event of Disasters, to be held in Bangkok from January 25 to February 12, 2027. Qatar further expresses its hope that the conference will contribute to the development of a legally binding instrument, based on the draft articles, that strengthens the protection of those affected by disasters and facilitates the delivery of humanitarian aid to them, in accordance with the provisions of international law.
The State of Qatar reiterated its support for international efforts aimed at enhancing the protection of individuals in disaster situations, as well as its commitment to participating constructively in the conference proceedings, with the goal of establishing an effective international legal framework that respects the sovereignty of states and the principles of international law, while upholding human dignity and rights.