Category: Qatar

Manila, July 23, 2026

HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met on Thursday with HE Secretary-General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, on the sidelines of the event marking the 50th Anniversary of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia, held in Manila, the Philippines.

During the meeting, they discussed cooperation relations between the State of Qatar and ASEAN and ways to support and strengthen them, as well as a range of issues of common interest.

HE the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs expressed the State of Qatar’s welcome of the decision by the ASEAN Foreign Ministers to grant Qatar the status of Sectoral Dialogue Partner during their meeting held in Manila on July 21.

His Excellency affirmed that this historic decision represents a significant milestone in the development of Qatar’s relations with ASEAN, opening broader horizons for cooperation in the political, economic, and developmental fields, and contributing to the enhancement of regional security and stability. 

Doha | July 23, 2026

HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met today with HE Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) Dr. Rania Al Mashat, who is currently visiting the country.

During the meeting, cooperation relations between the State of Qatar and the United Nations in the areas of sustainable development, empowering the most vulnerable groups, and supporting humanitarian efforts in the region were reviewed, in addition to a number of topics of common interest.

Doha, July 22, 2026

The ministry reiterates the State of Qatar’s iron-clad and enduring position in support of the Palestinian cause and the brotherly Palestinian people, based on the resolutions of international legitimacy and the two-state solution to ensure the establishment of an independent Palestinian state along the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.

Doha, July 22, 2026

HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met on Wednesday with HE Ambassador of the Republic of Senegal to Qatar Cheikh Tidiane Sall.

The meeting discussed bilateral cooperation relations and ways to support and strengthen them, particularly in the areas of international cooperation and sustainable development. Both sides also touched on a number of issues of mutual concern. 

Doha, July 22, 2026
HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met on Wednesday with HE Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to Qatar Ahmad Abdulrahman Al Shuraim.
During the meeting, they discussed cooperation relations between the two countries and ways to strengthen them, particularly in the areas of international cooperation and sustainable development, in addition to a number of other topics of mutual interest. 

Cambridge | July 22, 2026

Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari participated in the opening session of the Gulf Research Meeting titled “Regional Security from Gulf Perspectives and the Future of the Regional Order.” Held annually by the Gulf Research Center in Cambridge, United Kingdom, the forum brought together more than 450 researchers specializing in Gulf studies.

The session explored the geopolitical transformations underway in the region and their implications for regional security and stability. It emphasized the importance of developing more comprehensive approaches to confront shared challenges and strengthening regional and international cooperation to support security and stability.

During his remarks, Dr. Al Ansari stressed that recent regional developments have altered the concept of security in the region, extending beyond the military sphere to encompass maritime and aviation security, energy, infrastructure, and economics, a matter which necessitates the adoption of a more comprehensive security concept based on the integration of security, economic, and developmental dimensions.

The Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed the importance of strengthening joint Gulf action and building balanced partnerships with the international community based on shared responsibility in order to consolidate security and stability, support development and prosperity, and achieve a more sustainable future for the peoples of the region.

Doha | July 22, 2026

HE Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi met on Wednesday with HE Non-Resident Ambassador of the Republic of Slovenia to the State of Qatar Natalia Al Mansour, on the occasion of the end of her tenure.

HE the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs extended thanks to HE the Ambassador for her efforts in supporting and strengthening bilateral relations, wishing her success in her future duties.

Quito, July 21, 2026

HE Acting President of the National Assembly of the Republic of Ecuador Esteban Torres met Tuesday with HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the country Fahad Ahmed Jassim Al Hamar.

The meeting took place in the capital Quito and focused on exploring ways to strengthen bilateral relations and cooperation between the two nations.

Doha|  July 21, 2026

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a telephone call from HE Prime Minister of the sisterly Republic of Sudan Dr. Kamil El Tayeb Idris. 

HE the Prime Minister of the Republic of Sudan offered his condolences on the death of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, may Allah have mercy on him.

The two sides also discussed bilateral cooperation and the means to enhance it, in addition to discussing several issues of joint interest.

Doha, July 21, 2026

The State of Qatar strongly condemns renewed Iranian attacks against Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait, including the targeting of the Kuwaiti tanker Kaifan while transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs considers the attacks as a “flagrant violation” of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the three countries, posing a serious threat to maritime security and global energy supplies, and breaching international law, the UN Charter and the principles of good neighborliness.

The ministry warns that the continued attacks represent a grave escalation that could undermine efforts to contain regional tensions and weaken political and diplomatic initiatives aimed at achieving security and stability.

Doha calls for an immediate and complete halt to all military actions and attacks threatening regional security, urging all parties to avoid further escalation, return to dialogue and negotiations, and uphold understandings reached through diplomatic efforts.

The ministry also reaffirms the State of Qatar’s full solidarity with Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait, and expresses support for any measures they take to safeguard their sovereignty and security.