Category: Qatar

Riyadh, June 15, 2026
HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met in Riyadh today with HE Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Eng. Waleed bin Abdulkarim El-Khereiji.
During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations and ways to support and strengthen them in various fields. They also discussed the latest developments in the region, particularly the agreement reached between the United States and Iran, as well as the latest developments in Syria, Sudan, and Somalia.
They expressed satisfaction with the agreement reached between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran to cease military operations and ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. They considered it an important step towards consolidating sustainable peace and promoting economic growth regionally and internationally.
They reiterated their full support for all good offices and efforts aimed at strengthening regional security and stability and reaching sustainable solutions to outstanding issues through dialogue and peaceful means, in accordance with the principles of international law and good neighborliness. 

Doha| June 14, 2026

Consultative sessions on the National Human Rights Action Plan (2026-2030), organized by the committee tasked with preparing the National Human Rights Action Plan, continued today. The sessions are chaired by HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad.

Today’s session hosted HE Minister of Labour Dr. Ali bin Samikh Al Marri.

The session discussed several topics related to the Ministry of Labor’s responsibilities. In addition, proposals and approaches supporting the plan’s development were reviewed to ensure its alignment with national policies and legislation.

At the conclusion of the session, emphasis was placed on the importance of the National Human Rights Action Plan as a national framework that strengthens the protection of human rights. 

Doha | June 15, 2026

The State of Qatar welcomes the agreement reached on the Memorandum of Understanding between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran on addressing the outstanding issues between them, including ensuring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, and considers it an important step towards consolidating sustainable peace and promoting economic growth regionally and internationally.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses the State of Qatar’s appreciation for the determination of both the American and Iranian sides and their commitment to moving forward in resolving differences through negotiations and peaceful means. In this context, it commends the partnership and efforts undertaken by the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, as well as all regional and international parties, to de-escalate tensions and bring viewpoints closer together, culminating in the agreement on this Memorandum.

The Ministry reaffirms the State of Qatar’s full support for all efforts and initiatives aimed at enhancing regional security and stability and reaching sustainable solutions to outstanding issues through dialogue and peaceful means, in accordance with the principles of international law and good-neighbourliness, in a manner that contributes to opening new horizons for cooperation, development, and prosperity, and serves the common interests of the peoples of the region and the world.

Doha, June 13, 2026

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani has held a telephone conversation with HE Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif.

Discussion during the call, addressed bilateral relations and ways to support and strengthen them. The two sides also discussed the latest developments in the region, and Pakistan’s mediation efforts aimed at de-escalating tensions in a way that contributes to enhancing security and stability.

In this context, HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs expressed the State of Qatar’s great satisfaction with the progress in the negotiations and the Pakistani mediation’s announcement of reaching the final text of the peace agreement, expressing hope that the American and Iranian sides will sign the agreement soon.

His Excellency reiterated the State of Qatar’s full support for the Pakistani mediation efforts aimed at ending the crisis through peaceful means. He underlined the need for all parties to engage with these efforts to create the appropriate conditions, leading to a comprehensive agreement that brings about sustainable peace in the region.

Doha, June 12, 2026

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held Friday a telephone call with HE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Dr. Ayman Safadi.

During the call, they reviewed bilateral relations and ways to support and strengthen them, and discussed mediation efforts between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran.

In this context, both sides expressed their great satisfaction with the progress achieved in the negotiations and the announcement by the Pakistani mediation team of reaching the final text of the peace agreement. They also expressed their hope that the American and Iranian sides would sign the agreement soon.

Both sides affirmed their full support for the ongoing good offices to address all outstanding issues through dialogue and peaceful means to consolidate regional and international security and stability and enhance the prospects for sustainable peace in the region. 

Paris, 12 June 2026

Her Excellency Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad, Minister of State for International Cooperation, met today with His Excellency Mr. Mohamed Aboubakr, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptians Abroad for African Affairs of the sisterly Arab Republic of Egypt, on the sidelines of the Paris International Conference on Civil Society Organizations and the Two-State Solution.

During the meeting, the two sides reviewed cooperation relations between the two countries and discussed ways to support and further strengthen them, in addition to a number of issues of mutual interest.

The meeting forms part of ongoing diplomatic engagement between the two countries aimed at strengthening ties and advancing cooperation at the bilateral level.

Zurich, June 12, 2026

HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Khulaifi met on Friday with HE State Secretary for Foreign Affairs Department of the Swiss Confederation, Alexandre Fasel, on the sidelines of the 2026 MAS ETH Mediation in Peace Processes Policy Forum in Zurich.

The meeting reviewed bilateral relations between the two countries and explored ways to further strengthen cooperation across various fields.

The two sides also discussed the latest developments in the region, particularly efforts aimed at de-escalation and enhancing regional security and stability.

In addition, they exchanged views on the ongoing mediation efforts between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran, underscoring the importance of continuing diplomatic engagement to address outstanding issues through dialogue and peaceful means.

HE Dr. Al Khulaifi reaffirmed Qatar’s support for diplomatic initiatives that promote dialogue and reduce tensions. He stressed that diplomacy remains essential to resolving outstanding issues, strengthening regional security and stability, and creating conditions for sustainable understandings that serve mutual interests and help prevent further escalation in the region.