Category: Qatar

Doha, September 14, 2025

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met on Sunday with HE National Security Advisor of the United Kingdom Jonathan Powell, who is visiting the country.

The meeting discussed cooperation relations between the two countries and ways to support and develop them, as well as the developments in the region, particularly the treacherous Israeli attack that targeted Doha.

During the meeting, HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs affirmed that the State of Qatar will take all necessary measures to protect its security and preserve its sovereignty in response to the blatant Israeli attack.

In turn, HE the National Security Advisor of the United Kingdom reiterated the UK’s solidarity with the State of Qatar, its strong condemnation of the Israeli attack, and its categorical rejection of any aggression that threatens the security and safety of the State of Qatar and undermines the security and stability of the region.

Doha – 14 September 2025

The State of Qatar expresses its solidarity with the Democratic Republic of the Congo following the tragic sinking of two boats in the northwest of the country, which resulted in a number of fatalities and injuries.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs conveys the State of Qatar’s heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims, as well as to the government and people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and wishes the injured a swift and full recovery.

Doha, September 14, 2025

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, met Sunday with HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkiye, Hakan Fidan, on the sidelines of the Preparatory Ministerial Meeting for the Emergency Arab-Islamic Summit, scheduled for Monday in Doha.

They discussed ways to further strengthen cooperation relations between the two countries, as well as developments in the region – particularly the treacherous Israeli attack that targeted Doha.

HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs affirmed that the State of Qatar will take all necessary measures to safeguard its security and uphold its sovereignty in response to the blatant Israeli attack.

For his part, the Turkish Foreign Minister reiterated his country’s solidarity with the State of Qatar, strongly condemned the Israeli attack, and categorically rejected any aggression that threatens the security and safety of the State of Qatar, as well as the stability of the region. 

Doha, September 14, 2025

HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met Sunday with HE Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain to the State of Qatar Alvaro Renedo Zalba.

During the meeting, they reviewed the cooperation relations between the two countries as well as regional developments.

The Spanish Ambassador to the State expressed his country’s solidarity with the State of Qatar and its condemnation of the Israeli attack targeting Doha, affirming that the attack is a blatant violation of all international laws and norms, as well as the sovereignty of the State of Qatar.

Doha, September 14, 2025

HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met on Sunday with HE Ambassador of the UK to the State of Qatar Neerav Patel.

During the meeting, they discussed cooperation relations between the two countries, particularly partnerships in the development and humanitarian fields, in addition to developments in the region.

HE Ambassador of UK to Qatar expressed his country’s solidarilty with the State of Qatar, and its condenmation of the Israeli attack that targeted Doha, stressing that this attack is a flagrant violation of all international laws and norms and the sovereignty of the State of Qatar.

Doha, September 13, 2025

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met Saturday with Commander of the United States Central Command, Admiral Charles Bradford Cooper, who is visiting the country.
During the meeting, they discussed the close strategic relations between the State of Qatar and the United States of America and ways to support and strengthen them, particularly in the areas of military and defense cooperation, in addition to a number of topics of common interest. 

Geneva, September 13, 2025

The State of Qatar affirmed that, through its various sectoral policies and strategies, it has worked to empower women and provide them with full opportunities in all fields through an integrated approach that works to eliminate all forms of discrimination against women and girls, with an equal focus on social and economic aspects.
This came in the statement of the State of Qatar, delivered by First Secretary at the Office of the Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Khalid Saeed Al Muqbil, during his participation in the interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the right to development, item 3, within the framework of the 60th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva.
He considered that the full and effective participation of women in all aspects of life, on an equal footing, is a fundamental and effective element for achieving development, and explained that while the United Nations Declaration on the Right to Development prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender, Sustainable Development Goal 5 specifically emphasizes gender equality and the empowerment of women as a fundamental global goal for achieving sustainable development.
He pointed out that Qatari women, at the national level, play a pivotal role in comprehensive development, and enjoy government support that focuses on empowering them in various economic, social, and political sectors, within the framework of Qatar National Vision 2030, which aims to build a sustainable society capable of achieving economic growth and social well-being.
He highlighted the State of Qatar’s hosting of the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha in November 2025, expressing hope that this important global event will constitute an opportunity to enhance the full and equal participation of women in efforts to achieve and sustain development.
The First Secretary at the Office of the Minister of State thanked the UN Special Rapporteur on the right to developmentآ Surya Deva, for his valuable efforts in carrying out his mandate. 

Doha – 13 September 2025

The State of Qatar expresses its strong condemnation and denunciation of the attack that targeted a military convoy in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, northwest of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, which resulted in a number of fatalities.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirms the State of Qatar’s firm position rejecting violence, terrorism, and criminal acts, regardless of the motives or reasons behind them.

The Ministry also extends the State of Qatar’s condolences to the families of the victims, as well as to the government and people of Pakistan.

Doha, September 13, 2025

Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majid bin Mohammed Al Ansari announced that Doha will host the emergency Arab-Islamic summit next Monday, which is being held in light of recent developments in the region.
Dr. Al Ansari told Qatar News Agency (QNA) that the summit will discuss a draft resolution on the Israeli attack on the State of Qatar, submitted by the preparatory meeting of Arab and Islamic foreign ministers, which will be held tomorrow Sunday.
The Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that the convening of the Arab-Islamic Summit at this time has its significance, as it reflects the broad Arab and Islamic solidarity with the State of Qatar in confronting the cowardly Israeli aggression that targeted the residential headquarters of several Hamas leaders, and these countries’ categorical rejection of the state terrorism practiced by Israel. 

Washington, September 13

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met with HE Vice President of the United States of America JD Vance and HE Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington today.
The meeting addressed the close strategic relations between the State of Qatar and the United States of America and ways to advance them, in addition to discussing developments in the region.
During the meeting, HE the US Vice President affirmed his solidarity with the State of Qatar, noting that diplomatic solutions are capable of resolving outstanding issues in the region.
He appreciated the State of Qatar’s tireless mediation efforts and its effective role in bringing peace to the region, emphasizing that the State of Qatar is a reliable strategic ally of the United States of America.
For his part, HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs affirmed that the State of Qatar will take all measures to protect its security and safeguard its sovereignty in the face of the blatant Israeli attack.
His Excellency expressed the State of Qatar’s appreciation for its close partnership with the United States of America and its support for Qatar’s sovereignty and its efforts to achieve peace in the region.