Category: Qatar

Source: Government of Qatar

Brussels, April 20 , 2026

The State of Qatar has participated in the ninth meeting of the Global Coalition for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution, held in Brussels, Belgium.

The meeting was attended by HE High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas and HE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Belgium, Maxime Prevost.

Acting Charge d’Affaires of the Mission of the State of Qatar to the European Union, Sarah bint Ahmed Al Mohannadi represented the State of Qatar at the meeting.

addressing the meeting, Al Mohannadi voiced Qatar’s sincere gratitude to the European Union for organizing the meeting of the Global Coalition for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution, and to Belgium for hosting the meeting. She commended the ongoing efforts to keep the Palestinian issue atop the international agenda.

She underlined the critical importance of continuing to hold regular meetings of this alliance, which contributes to strengthening international coordination and moving from political affirmations to practical steps leading to the implementation of the two-state solution based on international law. This solution guarantees the establishment of an independent Palestinian state within the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, and the right of return for Palestinian refugees in accordance with UN Resolution 194.

Al Mohannadi noted Qatar’s involvement from the outset in mediation efforts related to the Gaza Strip and its active participation in various international frameworks, including the 20-point plan proposed in this context. Qatar was also a signatory to the Sharm El-Sheikh Agreement and contributed to its full implementation.

She also expressed Qatar’s welcome of the Peace Council and its executive and technical committees, and its allocation of USD 1 billion to support its efforts and endeavors aimed at reaching a just and comprehensive final solution.

She pointed to Qatar’s support for UN Security Council Resolution 2803 and US President Donald Trump’s peace plan, emphasizing that the swift and faithful implementation of the resolution and plan is a collective responsibility borne by all UN member states. She expressed Qatar’s deep concern regarding Israel’s continued violations of the ceasefire agreement, its refusal to withdraw from the Gaza Strip, and its obstruction of humanitarian aid and relief efforts, which hinders the implementation of the second phase and undermines the prospects for peace.

Regarding the humanitarian situation, Al Mohannadi stressed the necessity of the full opening of Rafah crossing to ensure the smooth flow of humanitarian aid and the movement of civilians. She categorically rejected the use of crossings as a pressure tactic or bargaining chip, warning of the serious humanitarian consequences of obstructing the evacuation of critical medical cases.

She reiterated Qatar’s full support for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), stating that obstructing its work poses a direct threat to the international humanitarian system. She called on the international community to support the agency and enable it to carry out its duties without hindrance.

Al Mohannadi highlighted Qatar’s strong condemnation of illegal Israeli actions in the West Bank, including settlement expansion, annexation attempts, and the imposition of a new legal and administrative reality, including the designation of land as “state property.” She stated that these actions constitute a flagrant violation of international law and threaten the prospects for a just peace.

She warned against attempts to exploit the international community’s preoccupation with current crises to impose new realities, whether in the West Bank or at Al-Aqsa Mosque, which would undermine international agreements and threaten regional stability. She added that Qatar supports the deployment of the International Stabilization Force (ISF), provided it is implemented in phases and according to criteria linked to Israel’s withdrawal.

Al Mohannadi stressed that achieving a just and lasting peace will not be possible without addressing the root causes of the conflict, foremost among them ending the occupation and enabling the Palestinian people to exercise their legitimate rights, including their right to self-determination.

She said that the State of Qatar continues to coordinate its humanitarian and development efforts with its partners in the United Nations and the Peace Council, in order to ensure an effective response to urgent needs, support the path of recovery and reconstruction, and enhance prospects for sustainable peace.

Source: Government of Qatar

Source: Government of Qatar

Source: Government of Qatar

Joint Statement on Progress Between the Representatives of Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo and of the Alliance Fleuve Congo/March 23 Movement (AFC/M23) on the Protocol on Humanitarian Access and Judicial Protection, the Operationalization of the Ceasefire Oversight and Verification Mechanism, and the Release of Prisoners

APRIL 18, 2026

The following statement was released by the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo as well as Alliance Fleuve Congo/March 23 Movement, as well as the State of Qatar, the United States of America, the Republic of Togo (as the African Union mediator), the African Union Commission, and Switzerland, on the meetings held April 13 to April 17 in Montreux, Switzerland, on the implementation of the Doha Framework for a Comprehensive Peace Agreement.   

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From April 13 to April 17, representatives from the Government of the State of Qatar, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Alliance Fleuve Congo/March 23 Movement (AFC/M23), along with the United States of America, the Republic of Togo (as the African Union mediator), the African Union Commission, and Switzerland, convened in Montreux, Switzerland, to discuss the protocol on Humanitarian Access and Judicial Protection, pursuant to the provisions of the Doha Framework for a Comprehensive Peace Agreement between the Government of the DRC and AFC/M23, signed in Doha on November 15, 2025. 

The Government of the DRC and AFC/M23 (the Parties) agreed on the critical importance of ensuring life-saving humanitarian assistance for the people of eastern DRC and made substantial progress toward conclusion of a protocol on Humanitarian Access and Judicial Protection.  

During the negotiations, the Parties agreed to comply with all of their obligations under international humanitarian law, international human rights law, and international refugee law, as applicable, and to refer to the fundamental principles of the DRC constitution. 

The Parties also agreed to refrain from any attack, destruction, removal, or rendering useless objects indispensable to the survival of the civilian population, including foodstuffs, agricultural areas for the production of foodstuffs, crops, livestock, drinking water installations and supplies and irrigation works, as well as infrastructure and the provision of telecommunications and energy services, as well as hospital and school facilities.  

The Parties recognized that humanitarian assistance includes but is not limited to activities and services related to the provision of food, nutrition, health care, water, sanitation, and hygiene, shelter, and ensuring that the protection of civilians remains paramount during the conduct of hostilities. This includes protection activities, including activities aimed at preventing and responding to violence, exploitation, and abuse of civilians, including of women and children and promoting respect for international humanitarian law and of international human rights law. 

The Parties agreed to respect and protect humanitarian actors including local responders and beneficiaries, and their objects used for humanitarian relief operations, and allow them to operate safely.  

The Parties agreed, each in their own capacity, to do their utmost to avoid humanitarian aid being diverted or pillaged. The Parties also committed not to unduly influence the selection of providers and beneficiaries. 

The Parties agreed to refrain from any action that would undermine the principled delivery of humanitarian assistance within the territories impacted by the conflict.  

The Parties agreed to facilitate rapid, unimpeded, safe, and sustained humanitarian access and freedom of movement for humanitarian personnel, goods, and services, including for the delivery of principled humanitarian assistance for populations in need, based on independently assessed needs without regard to any distinction based on religion, family origin, social condition, residence, opinion or political convictions, or belonging to a certain race, ethnicity, tribe, or cultural or linguistic minority within the territories impacted by the conflict. 

The Parties agreed to facilitate passage and to allow freedom of movement of humanitarian personnel, assets, and humanitarian convoys.   

The Parties agreed to respect, protect, and facilitate the continuous provision of essential services to the civilian population and to refrain from any action that would compromise such services and shall facilitate the access of the population to basic social services (food, water, healthcare, housing, education). The Parties agreed, when implementing measures affecting these basic social services, to take into account the humanitarian impact on the civilian population. 

To the fullest extent practicable and with the least possible delay, the Parties agreed to undertake to afford the medical care and attention required by the condition of the wounded and sick, including by taking all possible measures to search for, collect, and evacuate the wounded and sick. To this end, the Parties undertake to facilitate the transport of medical and humanitarian relief supplies by impartial humanitarian organizations to support the functioning of healthcare facilities and other medical units in areas affected by armed conflict. 

In addition to these commitments, the Parties, along with the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR), signed a memorandum of understanding which operationalizes the Expanded Joint Verification Mechanism Plus (EJVM+).  The operationalization of the EJVM+ allows for the Ceasefire Oversight and Verification Mechanism (COVM), established within the Doha Framework, to begin conducting surveillance, monitoring, verification, and reporting on the implementation of the permanent ceasefire between the Parties.  The Parties and the ICGLR expressed readiness to discuss and begin planning within a week the initial verification missions of the COVM, enabled by logistical support from the UN Organization Mission for the Stabilization of the DRC (MONUSCO).  

Parties also agreed within ten days to release prisoners consistent with the Mechanism for the Liberation of Detainees signed on 14 September 2025 to continue building confidence.  The Parties thank the ICRC for providing the lists in accordance with established procedures.   

The Parties are committed to maintaining momentum in the peace process and continuing to build on the progress achieved on the Humanitarian Access and Judicial Protection Protocol and at the same time expediting negotiations on the remaining protocols, including by providing proposals for concrete plans for next steps to the facilitation. The Government of the DRC and AFC/M23 expressed their gratitude to the State of Qatar, the United States, Switzerland, the Republic of Togo, and the African Union Commission, as well as the United Nations, notably through MONUSCO, for their steadfast support in advancing peace and stability in eastern DRC and the broader Great Lakes region. 

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Source: Government of Qatar

Source: Government of Qatar

Doha – April, 18, 2026

The following statement was released by the Governments of the State of Qatar, the United States of America, the Republic of Togo (as the African Union mediator), Switzerland, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as well as the Alliance Fleuve Congo/March 23 Movement, on the meetings held April 13 to April 17 in Montreux, Switzerland, on the implementation of the Doha Framework for a Comprehensive Peace Agreement. 

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From April 13 to April 17, representatives from the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Alliance Fleuve Congo/March 23 Movement (AFC/M23), along with the State of Qatar, the United States of America, the Republic of Togo (as the African Union mediator), and Switzerland, convened in Montreux, Switzerland, to discuss the protocol on Humanitarian Access and Judicial Protection, pursuant to the provisions of the Doha Framework for a Comprehensive Peace Agreement between the Government of the DRC and AFC/M23, signed in Doha on November 15, 2025.  

The Government of the DRC and AFC/M23 (the Parties) agreed on the critical importance of ensuring life-saving humanitarian assistance for the people of eastern DRC and made substantial progress toward conclusion of a protocol on Humanitarian Access and Judicial Protection. 

During the negotiations, the Parties agreed to comply with all of their obligations under international humanitarian law, international human rights law, and international refugee law, as applicable. 

The Parties also agreed to refrain from any attack, destruction, removal of, or rendering useless objects indispensable to the survival of the civilian population, including foodstuffs, agricultural areas for the production of foodstuffs, crops, livestock, drinking water installations and supplies and irrigation works, as well as infrastructure and the provision of telecommunications and energy services, as well as hospital and school facilities. 

The Parties recognized that humanitarian assistance includes but is not limited to activities and services related to the provision of food, nutrition, health care, water, sanitation, and hygiene, shelter, and ensuring that the protection of civilians remains paramount during the conduct of hostilities. This includes protection activities, including activities aimed at preventing and responding to violence, exploitation, and abuse of civilians, including of women and children and promoting respect for international humanitarian law and of international human rights law.

The Parties agreed to respect and protect humanitarian actors including local responders and beneficiaries, and their objects used for humanitarian relief operations, and allow them to operate safely. 

The Parties agreed, each in their own capacity, to do their utmost to avoid humanitarian aid being diverted or pillaged. The Parties also committed not to unduly influence the selection of providers and beneficiaries.

The Parties agreed to refrain from any action that would undermine the principled delivery of humanitarian assistance within the territories impacted by the conflict. 

The Parties agreed to facilitate rapid, unimpeded, safe, and sustained humanitarian access and freedom of movement for humanitarian personnel, goods, and services, including for the delivery of principled humanitarian assistance for populations in need, based on independently assessed needs without regard to any distinction based on religion, family origin, social condition, residence, opinion or political convictions, or belonging to a certain race, ethnicity, tribe, or cultural or linguistic minority within the territories impacted by the conflict.

The Government of the DRC agreed to facilitate the timely and efficient legal establishment of, and registration and renewal of registration of, humanitarian organizations, including humanitarian international organizations, and national and international NGOs operating in territories impacted by the conflict.

The Parties agreed to facilitate passage and to allow freedom of movement of humanitarian personnel, assets, and humanitarian convoys.  The Parties also agreed to define, in coordination with the Technical Consultation Framework (CTC) and the National Humanitarian Consultation Framework (CNCH), a harmonized mapping of intervention zones and priority humanitarian corridors.

The Parties agreed to respect, protect, and facilitate the continuous provision of essential services to the civilian population and to refrain from any action that would compromise such services and shall facilitate the access of the population to basic social services (food, water, healthcare, housing, education). The Parties agreed, when implementing measures affecting these basic social services, to take into account the humanitarian impact on the civilian population.

The fullest extent practicable and with the least possible delay, the Parties agreed to undertake to afford the medical care and attention required by the condition of the wounded and sick, including by taking all possible measures to search for, collect, and evacuate the wounded and sick. To this end, the Parties undertake to facilitate the transport of medical and humanitarian relief supplies by impartial humanitarian organizations to support the functioning of healthcare facilities and other medical units in areas affected by armed conflict.

In addition to these commitments, the Parties, along with the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR), signed a memorandum of understanding which operationalizes the Expanded Joint Verification Mechanism Plus (EJVM+).  The operationalization of the EJVM+ allows for the Ceasefire Oversight and Verification Mechanism (COVM), established within the Doha Framework, to begin conducting surveillance, monitoring, verification, and reporting on the implementation of the permanent ceasefire between the Parties.  The Parties and the ICGLR expressed readiness to launch within a week the initial verification missions of the COVM, enabled by support from the UN Organization Mission for the Stabilization of the DRC (MONUSCO). 

Parties also agreed with immediate effect and without delay the release of prisoners consistent with the Mechanism for the Liberation of Detainees signed on 14 September 2025 to continue building confidence.  The list of detainees shall be provided by the ICRC in accordance with established procedures.  The Parties agreed that this action shall be implemented immediately without obstruction or intentional delay.

The Parties agreed to continue discussing next steps for the reopening of Goma Airport and relevant financial institutions to facilitate the humanitarian response.

The Parties commit to consult regularly on issues relating to humanitarian access, at a senior level including through coordination with the existing CNCH and CTC and the facilitation for the Doha Process, as appropriate.  The Parties welcome the anticipated visit of the AU facilitation, Presidents Samba-Panza and Sahle-Werk, to Goma next month.

The Parties are committed to maintaining momentum in the peace process and continuing to build on the progress achieved on the Humanitarian Access and Judicial Protection Protocol and at the same time expediting negotiations on the remaining protocols, including by providing proposals for concrete plans for next steps to the facilitation. The Government of the DRC and AFC/M23 expressed their gratitude to the State of Qatar, the United States, Switzerland, the Republic of Togo, as well as the United Nations, notably through MONUSCO, for their steadfast support in advancing peace and stability in eastern DRC and the broader Great Lakes region.

Source: Government of Qatar

Antalya, April 18, 2026

HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi participated in a high-level session on the sidelines of the fifth Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF) titled, “Emerging Partnerships in International Mediation for Peace.”

In remarks delivered during the session, His Excellency said that mediation is not viewed as a matter of media visibility or international competition, but rather as a responsibility and an effective tool for conflict resolution, emphasizing that the guiding principle is the ability to meaningfully contribute to de-escalation and support progress toward political solutions.

He added that leadership in mediation is exercised when trust exists between parties and when a clear diplomatic opportunity is available, noting that trust constitutes the essential currency of mediation. Over the past two decades, Qatar has invested in building that trust through consistency, prudence and by maintaining open channels of communication with all sides, he added.

He pointed to mediation efforts in Africa, including peace processes in Chad, and more recently, the facilitation of dialogue between the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the M23 movement, which resulted in the Doha Declaration of Principles. These examples, he noted, reflect cases where a credible platform was provided to help parties reach tangible understandings.

He stressed that escalation inevitably complicates the diplomatic environment, as it hardens positions, deepens mistrust, and shifts priorities toward immediate security concerns rather than long-term political solutions. It also increases logistical constraints, limits direct engagement, and places additional pressure on stakeholders.

HE the Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted that the ongoing war in the region has affected mediation efforts and made negotiations more complex, adding that while conflict complicates mediation, it simultaneously reinforces its necessity.

He further stated that, despite exposure to attacks, commitment to mediation in various international issues has remained firm, underlining that sustaining dialogue and pursuing peaceful solutions remain essential, particularly during periods of escalation.

He explained that the approach adopted is based on continued engagement, flexibility, and pragmatism, prioritizing de-escalation, supporting ceasefires where possible, and maintaining platforms for dialogue even when political conditions are not conducive to immediate breakthroughs.

He also highlighted that the most promising opportunities for advancing peace efforts lie in bridging existing gaps, between regions, international actors, states and non-state actors, as well as across political, humanitarian, and development tracks, towards a more integrated approach to conflict resolution.

HE the Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs concluded that growing recognition of the need to protect mediators and negotiation processes opens important prospects, adding that clearer international frameworks to safeguard dialogue from disruption would help preserve ongoing processes and encourage broader participation in peace efforts with greater confidence and continuity. 

Source: Government of Qatar

Source: Government of Qatar

Source: Government of Qatar