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Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs Sign Letter of Intent in Mediation and Facilitation Fields

Source: Government of Qatar

Bern, September 08, 2025

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs signed a letter of intent in the field of mediation and facilitation in Bern, Switzerland, on Monday.
The letter was co-signed by HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi, and HE State Secretary of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of the Swiss Confederation Alexandre Fasel.
The move is part of the State of Qatar’s commitment to reinforcing bilateral cooperation with the Swiss Confederation and supporting joint efforts in the field of mediation and facilitation, thereby contributing to resolving conflicts through peaceful means and bolstering global peace and security.
The letter aims to boost cooperation in mediation, exchange expertise and information, advance the partnership between the two countries in the field of facilitation and preventive diplomacy, and open new prospects for technical cooperation among the relevant institutions to align with best international practices.
The signing of this letter represents a new step in Qatar-Switzerland close cooperation, underscoring the two nations’ keenness to leverage their expertise in supporting dispute resolution efforts both regionally and globally, HE Al Khulaifi underlined.
For his part, HE Alexandre Fasel praised the level of relations between the two countries, as well as the State of Qatar’s preeminent standing and accumulated expertise in the domain of international mediation. 

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Secretary-General of Ministry of Foreign Affairs Bids Farewell to Saudi Ambassador

Source: Government of Qatar

Doha, September 08, 2025

HE Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi met on Monday with HH Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the State of Qatar Prince Mansour bin Khalid bin Abdullah Al-Farhan Al-Saud, on the occasion of the end of his tenure in the country.
HE the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs thanked HE the Ambassador for his efforts in enhancing and promoting bilateral relations, wishing him success in his new duties. 

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Joint Statement by the Foreign Ministers of the Arab-Islamic Committee on Gaza

Source: Government of Qatar

Doha, September 08, 2025

The Foreign Ministers of the Arab-Islamic Committee on Gaza express their categorical rejection of Israel’s statements regarding the displacement of the Palestinian people from their occupied land since 1967, under any pretext or designation. 

They also condemn Israeli policies and practices aimed at uprooting the Palestinian people through the expansion of military operations in the Gaza Strip, the use of blockade and starvation as instruments of war, repeated targeting of civilians and civilian infrastructure, and attempts to prolong and expand the conflict in a manner that threatens regional and international peace and security. 

The ministers further reiterate their condemnation of Israel’s unlawful measures in the West Bank, including settlement expansion, settler violence, home demolitions, and land seizures.

The Foreign Ministers emphasize the urgent need to immediately halt Israel’s grave violations of international humanitarian law, and call for accountability of all those responsible for such violations, which may amount to the crimes of ethnic cleansing and genocide.

The ministers also renew their call for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, the lifting of all Israeli restrictions on the entry of humanitarian aid through all routes and crossings, and the provision of the necessary international support to enable the Palestinian National Authority to return to Gaza and to support the Palestinian people’s efforts to build their independent state.

They stress that Israeli practices and violations constitute a flagrant breach of international law and a violation of the fundamental principles of the United Nations Charter and the rules of the international order.

The ministers call on the international community, particularly the United Nations Security Council, to assume its full responsibility in ensuring the protection of the Palestinian people and safeguarding their right to remain on their land in both Gaza and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and to work towards ending the illegal Israeli occupation.

The ministers reaffirm that the establishment of an independent Palestinian state on the basis of the June 4, 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, remains the only path to achieving a just and lasting resolution of the Palestinian cause, consistent with the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination, the principles of human rights, and all relevant international legitimacy resolutions. They further underscore their unwavering commitment to supporting all efforts aimed at realizing the independent State of Palestine.

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Qatar Dispatches 90 Tons of Humanitarian Aid for All Syrian Regions

Source: Government of Qatar

Damascus, September 07, 2025

As part of its ongoing support for the Syrian people, a new batch of medical and humanitarian assistance totaling 90 tons of medical equipment and supplies, at a value of over QAR 45 million – provided by the State of Qatar through the Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) – delivered to the Syrian Arab Republic on Sunday.

The new batch of Qatari aid is within the “Take Heart Syria” initiative.

It was delivered by two Qatar Armed Forces aircraft, carrying 12 tons of medical and humanitarian supplies to be distributed to beneficiaries in coordination with the Syrian Ministry of Health and the Syrian Arab Red Crescent.

This was preceded by three land aid convoys. On 28 August 2025, 22 aid trucks departed from Doha in three batches. The convoys traveled through Saudi Arabia and Jordan, ending in Syria, with 78 tons of aid.

The aid distribution will cover all Syrian regions, sending a clear message that Qatar is committed to ensuring its humanitarian aid reaches all Syrians without exception.

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Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Meets Palestine Vice President

Source: Government of Qatar

Doha, September 07, 2025 

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met Sunday in Doha with HE Vice President of the State of Palestine Hussein Al Sheikh.

The meeting addressed ways to further foster bilateral relations, discussed the latest developments in Gaza and the occupied Palestinian territories, and touched on a range of issues of shared concern.

HE the Prime Minister stressed the urgent need for coordinated regional and international efforts to ensure the unhindered, sustainable flow of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip, where civilians continue to endure catastrophic conditions.

His Excellency also reaffirmed Qatar’s unwavering stance in support of the Palestinian cause and the resilience of the Palestinian people, emphasizing the country’s commitment to international legitimacy and the two-state solution. This includes the establishment of an independent Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.

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Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bids Farewell to Saudi Ambassador

Source: Government of Qatar

Doha, September 07, 2025

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met on Sunday with HH Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the State of Qatar Prince Mansour bin Khalid bin Abdullah Al-Farhan Al-Saud, on the occasion of the end of his tenure in the country.
During the meeting, HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs wished the Saudi Ambassador success in his future assignments, and further progress and prosperity for relations between the two countries.

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Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Receives Copies of Credentials of New Ambassadors

Source: Government of Qatar

Doha, September 07, 2025

HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi received on Sunday copies of the credentials of HE Ambassador of Canada Karimآ Morcos, HE Ambassador of the Republic of Finland Juha Mustonen, HE Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq Mohammed Jaafar Mohammed Baqir Al Sadr, and HE Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt Walid Fahmy Ali Al Faqi.
HE the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs wished the new ambassadors success in performing their duties, assuring them of providing all support to advance bilateral relations between the State of Qatar and their countries to closer cooperation across various fields.

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Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Meets Minister of Economy of Azerbaijan

Source: Government of Qatar

Doha, September 06, 2025

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met on Saturday with HE Minister of Economy of the Republic of Azerbaijan Mikayil Jabbarov, who is visiting the country.

During the meeting, they discussed cooperation relations between the two countries and ways to support and strengthen them, in addition to a number of topics of common concern.

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Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Participates in European House – Ambrosetti

Source: Government of Qatar

Como, September 05, 2025

HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi participated today in the European House – Ambrosetti, held in the Italian city of Como, in the presence of a number of senior officials, experts, and decision-makers.

His Excellency gave a speech on insights from the Gulf and Turkiye on the evolving geopolitical balance, during which His Excellency discussed the State of Qatar’s role in addressing regional and international challenges, emphasizing the importance of dialogue, mediation, and principled engagement as fundamental pillars for achieving security and stability.

His Excellency highlighted the humanitarian and diplomatic efforts undertaken by the State of Qatar in the Gaza Strip, including keeping humanitarian lifelines open, securing vital aid, and preventing escalation through engagement with various parties.

Regarding the situation in Syria, HE the Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the State of Qatar played a part in providing diverse humanitarian assistance, saying these efforts helped provide a sense of stability and hope for the brotherly Syrian people.

Regarding regional stability, His Excellency stressed the State of Qatar’s commitment to opening channels of communication with all parties to reduce risks and create spaces for dialogue, emphasizing that escalation serves no one, while dialogue and humanitarian support pave the way toward stability.

His Excellency also stressed the importance of the partnership with the United States and its pivotal role in supporting regional and international security, stating in this regard that the State of Qatar is keen to cooperate with American efforts by utilizing its trusted channels with various regional and international parties.

His Excellency concluded by emphasizing that the State of Qatar’s role extends beyond crisis management to adopting the necessary preventative measures and mechanisms to address and maintain open channels of communication when others are unable to do so. He emphasized that respect for international law was not an option, but a necessity, and that the State of Qatar will continue to shoulder its responsibilities as a trusted partner in the international community. (QNA)

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Five Qatar Aircraft Arrive in Kabul Carrying Humanitarian Aid for Afghanistan

Source: Government of Qatar

Kabul, September 05, 2025

Five Qatari Amiri Air Force aircraft carrying humanitarian aid provided by the Qatar Fund for Development arrived in the Afghan capital, Kabul. The aid is part of the airlift being operated by the State of Qatar to help alleviate the suffering of the brotherly Afghan people following the earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan. This brings the total number of aircraft to nine.

The aid includes field hospitals fully equipped with medical and surgical equipment. It also includes tents and basic hygiene kits.

The Internal Security Force’s (Lekhwiya) Qatar International Search and Rescue Group sent specialized teams in the search, rescue, and removing rubble with their equipment, in addition to a field medical team ready to provide urgent medical care.

The aid comes in light of the State of Qatar’s continued support for the Afghan people and reflects the country’s firm commitment to humanitarian solidarity and support for those impacted by natural disasters.