Source: Government of Qatar
New York| September 24, 2025
The State of Qatar participated in the High Level Meeting of Like-Minded Global South Countries, held on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
The Qatari delegation to the meeting was headed by HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi.
Source: Government of Qatar
New York| September 24, 2025
The State of Qatar participated in the joint ministerial meeting between Their Highnesses and Excellencies the foreign ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and the French Republic, held on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
The delegation of the State of Qatar to the meeting was headed by HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi.
Source: Government of Qatar
New York|September 24 , 2025
The State of Qatar participated in the High-Level Ministerial Meeting on the Responsibility to Protect (R2P), held on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
The State of Qatar was represented at the meeting by HE Director of the International Organizations Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sheikha Hanouf bint Abdulrahman Al-Thani.
Source: Government of Qatar
New York, September 23, 2025
The State of Qatar participated in the meeting of heads of state and government on the day after in Gaza and efforts to achieve stability, held on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
The State of Qatar was represented by HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi.
In his address to the meeting, HE Dr. Al Khulaifi stressed that the issue of the day after must go beyond mere reconstruction and serve as a genuine starting point for a just, comprehensive, and lasting settlement of the Palestinian question, noting that only then could stability take root in Gaza, the West Bank, and the entire region.
He explained that Qatar has long been at the forefront of partners supporting the Palestinian people by providing humanitarian and development assistance, out of a belief in the need to revive hope among Gaza’s population and create the conditions for stability. Drawing on this experience, he said that reconstruction and stabilization cannot be achieved through isolated efforts but require a collective responsibility from the international community.
HE Dr. Al Khulaifi pointed out that the people of Gaza have endured unbearable conditions for many years, and that the current conflict has brought destruction beyond buildings and infrastructure, reaching the very foundations of life itself, health, education, governance, and the rule of law.
His Excellency noted that the current Israeli government has openly declared its intention to prolong the war and even carried out an attack on Qatar while it was hosting peace negotiations.
He said this assault was not only a violation of sovereignty but also a direct attack on the very principle of mediation, warning that such actions threaten not only Gaza but also the broader principle of peaceful conflict resolution.
HE the Minister emphasized that planning for Gaza’s future cannot be delayed. He said that the day after must be led by Palestinians under the auspices of the Palestinian Authority and in accordance with United Nations principles, and that international partners in Europe and the Arab world must be ready to support this process without imposing it or exercising guardianship over it.
His Excellency affirmed that Palestinians must shape their own future, that their right to their land is non-negotiable, and that any plans for forced displacement, reoccupation, or settlement expansion must be rejected.
He added that Gaza’s future cannot be separated from that of the West Bank and the other occupied Palestinian territories, where the Palestinian people face daily repression, and therefore any sustainable plan must encompass all the occupied Palestinian lands.
Source: Government of Qatar
New York, September 23, 2025
The State of Qatar participated today in the first ministerial meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Contact Group on Afghanistan, held on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
The State of Qatar was represented by Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi.
In his address to the meeting, Dr. Al Khulaifi stressed the vital importance of this contact group, noting that it convened at a critical moment when Afghanistan’s humanitarian, economic, and political conditions require a collective commitment to stability and support for the Afghan people.
He offered the State of Qatar’s sincere condolences to the victims of the recent devastating earthquake in Afghanistan and extended heartfelt sympathies to their families and loved ones.
Dr. Al Khulaifi emphasized the need to intensify diplomatic efforts to strengthen relations and cooperation and to ensure effective implementation of the group’s decisions. He said the Afghan people are facing unprecedented hardships and that it is the duty of OIC member states to unite and facilitate meaningful dialogue and support.
He recalled that the State of Qatar has long dedicated itself to this cause, launching the Doha Peace Process on Afghanistan in 2013 to seek peaceful solutions through dialogue and preventive diplomacy. As part of these efforts, Qatar has helped facilitate numerous dialogues among Afghan factions, contributing to an inclusive political process that engages all segments of society.
Dr. Al Khulaifi highlighted Qatar’s hosting of the UN-led Doha Process, which began with the UN Secretary-General’s meetings of special envoys on Afghanistan in May 2023, February 2024, and July 2024. Within this framework, the State of Qatar recently hosted the third meeting of the counter-narcotics working group and the second meeting of the Private Sector Working Group on Jun. 30 and Jul. 1, respectively.
He added that as this OIC mission takes shape, the State of Qatar stands ready to strengthen cooperation among member states, monitor progress, address ongoing humanitarian needs, and support the Afghan people while ensuring constructive engagement between Afghanistan’s caretaker government and the international community, in line with UN Security Council Resolution 2721 of December 2023.
Dr. Al Khulaifi reaffirmed Qatar’s commitment to continuing its long-term humanitarian, development, and diplomatic efforts to support the Afghan people, especially during this critical period.
Source: Government of Qatar
New York, September 24, 2025
HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met with HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Abbas Aragchi, on the sidelines of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
The meeting dealt with discussing bilateral cooperation between the two countries, the latest regional developments and especially in Gaza and the occupied Palestinian territories, in addition to several issues of joint interest.
HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs stressed during the meeting on the importance of intensifying regional and international efforts to de-escalate in the region through dialogue and peaceful means.
Source: Government of Qatar
New York, September 23, 2025
The independent and sovereign Palestinian statehood should rise, said HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi.
His Excellency added that the High-Level International Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution in New York remains historic on the path toward the settlement of the Palestinian cause.
Delivering the State of Qatar’s speech before the conference, His Excellency pointed out that this global action comes within two contexts, one of them is historic and pertains to ending a decades-long oppression of the Palestinian people, the occupation of their territory, and the commission of all crimes against them.
The second one represents the worsening situation in the occupied Palestinian territories, in particular, with the Gaza Strip being decimated, along with the rising violence against the West Bank on the part of Israel, HE Al Muraikhi noted.
He further noted the irresponsible Israeli escalation that targeted several countries of the region, including the State of Qatar on Sept. 9, 2025, in a brazen breach of international law, holding the Israeli government fully responsible for its rogue aggression against the State of Qatar.
Al Muraikhi further indicated that the Gaza enclave has become devastated almost entirely, while the West Bank is being subjected to savage violence and dangerous practices that include taking over the territories, expanding the settlements, and desecrating the sacred sites.
Source: Government of Qatar
Doha, September 23, 2025
HE Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi received Tuesday copies of credentials of three newly appointed ambassadors to the State of Qatar.
The diplomats included HE Badreddine Abdullah Mohammed Ahmed, Ambassador of the Republic of Sudan; HE Manthabiseng Phohleli, non-resident Ambassador of the Kingdom of Lesotho; and HE Cornelius Walegerea, non-resident Ambassador of the Solomon Islands.
During the individual meetings, HE the Secretary-General wished the ambassadors success in carrying out their duties and affirmed the Ministry’s full support to advance bilateral relations between the State of Qatar and their respective countries across various fields.
Source: Government of Qatar
New York, September 23, 2025
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of the Swiss Confederation signed a letter of intent on cooperation in the field of humanitarian aid and development efforts on the margins of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
The letter was co-signed by HE Minister of State for International Cooperation, Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad, and HE Vice-Minister for International Cooperation, and Director General of the Swiss Development Cooperation Agency (SDC), Patricia Danzi.
Source: Government of Qatar
New York, September 23, 2025
HE Minister of State for International Cooperation and Vice Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad, attended the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between QFFD and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) on the margins of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
The MoU was co-signed by Director-General of QFFD, Fahad bin Hamad Al Sulaiti, and President of IFAD, Alvaro Lario.
The memorandum aims to support agricultural projects in the least developed communities and promote their economic empowerment.
