Category: Qatar

The State of Qatar strongly condemns the storming of the courtyards of the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque by dozens of Israeli settlers, led by the Minister of National Security in the occupation government. Qatar considers this act a blatant violation of international law and a provocation to the sentiments of Muslims worldwide.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs warns against the continued violations against the Palestinian people and their Islamic and Christian holy sites, stressing that such actions will only escalate violence in the region. The Ministry also underscores the responsibility of the international community to uphold its moral and legal obligations regarding Jerusalem and its sacred sites.

The Ministry reiterates Qatar’s firm position in support of the just cause of the Palestinian people and their legitimate rights, including the full right to freely practice their religious rituals and to establish an independent state based on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.

Awaza, Turkmenistan, August 04

HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met with HE Deputy Prime Minister of Turkmenistan for Science, Education, Health, Sports, Youth and Public Issues Bayramgul Orazdurdyeva, on the sidelines of the United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries, held in the Turkmen city of Awaza.

The meeting discussed bilateral cooperation relations and ways to support and enhance them, in addition to touching on a host of topics of mutual interest.

Doha, August 01, 2025

HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Mariam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met today with HE Saeed Khatibzadeh, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and President of the Institute of Political and International Studies (IPIS) of the Islamic Republic of Iran, who is currently visiting the country.

The meeting dealt with discussing a number of issues of joint interest.

Washington – 1 August 2025

On July 31, 2025, representatives from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Republic of Rwanda (Rwanda), along with observers from the United States, the State of Qatar, the Republic of Togo (as the African Union facilitator), and the African Union Commission held the first meeting of the Joint Oversight Committee for the Peace Agreement Between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Republic of Rwanda that was signed in Washington, D.C. on June 27, 2025.

The Joint Oversight Committee is charged with serving as a forum for implementation and dispute resolution of the peace agreement.  The Committee is responsible for receiving complaints about violations of the agreement, taking appropriate measures to address violations, and amicably settling disputes.  During the first meeting, the parties selected their Chairpersons for the Committee, adopted terms of reference to govern future meetings of the Committee, discussed progress on implementing the Agreement, and prepared for the first meeting of the Joint Security Coordination Mechanism.

The African Union, State of Qatar, and the United States participated in these discussions to ensure complementarity and alignment between implementation efforts and on-going initiatives aimed at dialogue and durable peace in the region.  Both the DRC and Rwanda expressed their appreciation for the invaluable contributions and joint efforts of the African Union, United States, and Qatar as partners in advancing a peaceful resolution.

New York, July 29, 2025

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met Tuesday with HE Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres, on the sidelines of the International Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution, held in New York.

During the meeting, they discussed cooperation between the State of Qatar and the United Nations, developments in the Gaza Strip and the occupied Palestinian territories, joint efforts to deliver humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza, ways to advance international efforts for a peaceful resolution of the Palestinian issue and the implementation of the two-state solution, in addition to a number of regional and international issues of common concern.

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed during the meeting the State of Qatar’s firm position in supporting the Palestinian cause until the brotherly Palestinian people regain all their legitimate rights.

Doha, July 29, 2025

HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi received on Tuesday a copy of the credentials of HE Ambassador of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh to the State of Qatar, Mohammad Hazrat Ali Khan.

HE the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs wished HE the Ambassador success in fulfilling his duties, affirming the commitment to providing all necessary support to strengthen bilateral relations and foster closer cooperation across various fields.

Doha, July 29, 2025

HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met on Tuesday with HE Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium to the State of Qatar William Asselborn, on the occasion of the conclusion of his tenure in the country.

HE the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs expressed his appreciation to HE the Ambassador for his efforts in strengthening bilateral relations and wished him continued success in his future assignments. 

New York, July 28, 2025

HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met with HE Under-Secretary of State for the Middle East and North Africa at the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Hamish Falconer, on the sidelines of the High-Level International Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution, held in New York.

During the meeting, they reviewed the bilateral cooperation relations between the two countries, the developments in the Gaza Strip and the occupied Palestinian territories, ways to advance international efforts toward a peaceful resolution of the Palestinian issue, and the implementation of the two-state solution. They also discussed key regional and international developments.

New York, July 28

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met Monday with HE Deputy Prime Minister of the sisterly Republic of Lebanon Dr. Tarek Mitri, on the sidelines of the High-Level International Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution, held in New York.

During the meeting, they discussed cooperation relations between the two countries, the State of Qatar’s efforts in supporting Lebanon, developments in the Gaza Strip and the occupied Palestinian territories, as well as ways to advance international efforts to resolve the Palestinian issue by peaceful means and implement the two-state solution.

New York, July 28

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met Monday with HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the French Republic Jean-Noel Barrot, on the sidelines of the High-Level International Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution, held in New York.

During the meeting, they discussed cooperation relations between the two countries, developments in the Gaza Strip and the occupied Palestinian territories, as well as ways to advance international efforts to resolve the Palestinian cause through peaceful means and the implementation of the two-state solution.

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs reiterated, during the meeting, the State of Qatar’s firm position in support of the Palestinian issue until the brotherly Palestinian people regain all their legitimate rights.

His Excellency praised the efforts of the French Republic in organizing the conference in partnership with the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and reiterated the State of Qatar’s welcome of the French President’s announcement of his country’s intention to recognize the State of Palestine.