Category: Qatar

Doha, March 05, 2026

HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi received phone calls on Thursday from HE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia Tanja Fajon; HE Minister of State and Foreign Affairs of the Portuguese Republic Paulo Rangel; and HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay Mario Lubetkin.

During the calls, the parties discussed the developments of the military escalation in the region and its serious repercussions on regional and international security and stability, as well as ways to resolve all disputes through peaceful means.

During the discussions, HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs stressed that the Iranian attack on Qatari territory constitutes a blatant violation of national sovereignty, is inconsistent with the principles of good neighborliness, and cannot be justified under any pretext. He noted that Qatar has consistently sought to distance itself from regional conflicts and has worked to facilitate dialogue between Iran and the international community. However, he added that the renewed targeting of its territory does not reflect good faith and jeopardizes the foundations of the understandings upon which bilateral relations between the two countries are based.

His Excellency also emphasized the need for an immediate halt to any escalatory actions, a return to the negotiating table, the prioritization of reason and wisdom, and efforts to contain the crisis in a way that preserves regional security.

For their part, HE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of Slovenia; HE Minister of State and Foreign Affairs of the Portuguese Republic; and HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uruguay condemned the Iranian attack on Qatari territory, describing it as a blatant violation of Qatar’s sovereignty, airspace, international law, and the Charter of the United Nations. 

Doha, March 06, 2026

The State of Qatar participated Thursday in a meeting, via video conference, of the supervision and verification mechanism of the ceasefire stemming from the Declaration of Principles between the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Congo River Alliance (March 23) Movement, which was signed in Doha on July 19, 2025.

In a speech during the meeting, Qatar affirmed the need to refrain from taking any escalatory steps or carrying out any measures that may be considered a violation of the ceasefire in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, before formally reporting any concerns or observations through the approved mechanism.

Qatar also stressed the importance of raising all security concerns through the agreed channels, allowing mediators and facilitators the opportunity to address issues and work to resolve them through the agreed peaceful and diplomatic means.

During the meeting, reference was made to the active role played by the Expanded Joint Verification Mechanism (EJVM), with the support of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), in assisting monitoring and verification on the ground.

They also emphasized the need to fully benefit from these mechanisms in a way that contributes to achieving a full and comprehensive ceasefire.

Doha, 06 March 2026

The State of Qatar condemns, in the strongest terms, the Iranian attack that targeted buildings in various areas of the sisterly Kingdom of Bahrain housing personnel from the Qatar Amiri Naval Forces, participating within the Unified Maritime Operations Center affiliated with the Unified Military Command of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), describing it as a blatant act of aggression and a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Bahrain and a direct threat to its security and stability as well as the security of the region.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirms the State of Qatar’s full solidarity with the sisterly Kingdom of Bahrain in confronting this attack, stressing that targeting facilities hosting forces operating within the framework of joint Gulf cooperation represents a dangerous escalation that affects the security of GCC states and undermines the principles of good neighborliness and respect for state sovereignty.

The ministry clarifies that the personnel of the Qatar Amiri Naval Forces who were present in the targeted buildings are safe and no injuries were recorded among them.

The Embassy of the State of Qatar in the Kingdom of Bahrain takes the necessary measures to follow up on their situation and ensure their safety, in coordination with the competent authorities in the Kingdom.

In this context, the ministry expresses its appreciation for the cooperation and coordination shown by the relevant authorities in the Kingdom of Bahrain in dealing with this incident and ensuring the safety of those present at the targeted sites.

The ministry renews the State of Qatar’s condemnation of all acts that threaten the security of countries in the region and the safety of their facilities, calling for an end to escalation and adherence to the principles of international law and the Charter of the United Nations in a manner that preserves the security and stability of the region and spares its peoples the risks of further tension.

Doha, March 5, 2026

HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad received Thursday a phone call from HE Secretary of State for International Development of Canada Randeep Sarai.

During the call, they discussed the developments of the military escalation in the region and its serious repercussions on security and stability regionally and internationally, and ways to resolve all disputes through peaceful means, and discussed enhancing cooperation in the humanitarian and development fields in the Gaza Strip.

HE the Minister of State for International Cooperation stressed during the call the need for an immediate halt to any escalatory actions, a return to the table of dialogue, prioritizing the language of reason and wisdom, and working to contain the tension in a way that preserves the security of the region.

For his part, HE the Canadian Minister of State for International Development expressed his country’s solidarity with the State of Qatar, stressing the importance of prioritizing diplomatic and peaceful solutions over military solutions.

Doha, March 5, 2026

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received Thursday a phone call from HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federative Republic of Brazil Mauro Vieira.

During the call, the two sides discussed developments related to the military escalation in the region and its serious repercussions on regional and international security and stability, as well as ways to resolve all disputes through peaceful means.

During the call, HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs stressed that the Iranian attack on Qatari territory constitutes a blatant violation of the country’s sovereignty and is inconsistent with the principles of good neighborliness, adding that it cannot be accepted under any justification or pretext. In this context, His Excellency noted that Qatar has consistently sought to distance itself from regional conflicts and has worked to facilitate dialogue between the Iranian side and the international community. However, he added that the renewed targeting of its territory does not reflect good faith and jeopardizes the foundations of the understandings upon which bilateral relations between the two countries are based.

His Excellency also stressed the need for an immediate cessation to any escalatory actions, a return to the negotiating table, and the prioritization of reason and wisdom, while working to contain the crisis in a manner that preserves the security of the region.

For his part, HE the Brazilian foreign minister expressed his country’s concern over the developments in the region, calling for de-escalation, the exercise of restraint, and a return to negotiations and diplomatic means to avoid further instability.

Doha, March 5, 2026

HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad received Thursday a phone call from HE Minister Delegate to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, responsible for Francophonie, International Partnerships, and French Citizens Abroad of the French Republic, Eleonore Caroit.

During the call, they discussed the developments of the military escalation in the region and its serious repercussions on security and stability regionally and internationally, and ways to resolve all disputes through peaceful means.

HE the Minister of State for International Cooperation affirmed during the call that the Iranian attack on Qatari territory constitutes a flagrant violation of its sovereignty and is inconsistent with the principles of good neighborliness, and cannot be accepted under any justification or pretext.

She noted in this context that the State of Qatar has always been keen to distance itself from regional conflicts and has sought to facilitate dialogue between the Iranian side and the international community. However, she added that the renewed targeting of its territory does not reflect good faith and jeopardizes the foundations of the understandings upon which bilateral relations between the two countries are based.

Her Excellency also stressed the need for an immediate halt to any escalatory actions, a return to the table of dialogue, prioritizing the language of reason and wisdom, and working to contain the crisis in a way that preserves the security of the region.

For her part, HE the Minister Delegate to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of the French Republic expressed her country’s condemnation of the Iranian attack on Qatari territory, considering it a flagrant violation of the sovereignty and airspace of the State of Qatar and of international law and the Charter of the United Nations, affirming in this regard France’s solidarity with Qatar.

Doha, March 05, 2026

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a phone call on Thursday from HE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova, Mihai Popsoi.

The two officials discussed the recent military escalation in the region and its serious implications for regional and international security, as well as ways to resolve disputes through peaceful means.
During the call, HE Sheikh Mohammed described the Iranian attack on Qatari territory as a blatant violation of the State of Qatar’s sovereignty. He stressed that such actions are incompatible with the principles of good neighborliness and cannot be justified under any pretext.

He added that Qatar has consistently sought to remain outside regional conflicts and facilitate dialogue between Iran and the international community, but repeated attacks on its territory undermine the foundations of bilateral relations.

HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs also called for an immediate end to escalatory actions, a return to dialogue, and the prioritization of reason and diplomacy to contain the crisis and safeguard regional security.

HE Popsoi said Moldova was closely following developments in the region and urged all parties to exercise restraint and return to diplomatic negotiations to avoid further instability. 

Doha | March 05, 2026

The State of Qatar strongly condemns attempts to target the Republic of Turkiye with a ballistic missile and an airport in the Republic of Azerbaijan using Iranian drones.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs describes the incidents as a “dangerous escalation” and a “blatant violation of state sovereignty”, warning that they threaten regional security and stability.

The ministry says the attacks were part of a series of “reckless” actions by the Islamic Republic of Iran.

It adds that Iran’s continued opening of new fronts and expansion of tensions with neighboring countries represents a serious risk to the stability of the region.

Qatar calls on Iran to immediately stop “irresponsible policies that undermine regional security”, advising it to prioritize the interests of the region’s people and adhere to the principles of good neighborliness and international law.

The State of Qatar reaffirms its full solidarity with Turkiye and Azerbaijan, and its support for measures taken by both countries to safeguard their sovereignty, security and territorial integrity.

Doha | March 05, 2026

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani has received a phone call from HE Federal Chancellor of the Republic of Austria Christian Stocker.

During the call, the two sides discussed the developments of the military escalation in the region and its serious repercussions on regional and international security and stability, as well as ways to resolve all disputes through peaceful means.

HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs affirmed during the call that the Iranian attack on Qatari territory constitutes a flagrant violation of the country’s sovereignty and contravenes the principles of good neighborliness, stressing that it can never be accepted.

In this context, His Excellency noted that Qatar has consistently sought to distance itself from regional conflicts and has worked to facilitate dialogue between the Iranian side and the international community. However, he added that the renewed targeting of its territory does not reflect good faith and jeopardizes the foundations of the understandings upon which bilateral relations between the two countries are based.

He also stressed the need for an immediate cessation to any escalatory actions, a return to the negotiating table, and the prioritization of reason and wisdom, while working to contain the crisis in a manner that preserves the security of the region.

Meanwhile, HE the Federal Chancellor of Austria expressed his country’s concern over the developments in the region, calling on all parties to exercise restraint and return to negotiations and diplomatic means to avoid further instability.