Category: Qatar

The MoU was signed by HE Minister of State for International Cooperation, Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad and HE President of the ICRC, Mirjana Spoljaric Egger. 

Jakarta, September 20, 2026

HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a written message to HE President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto pertaining to bilateral relations and ways to strengthen and develop them.

The message was handed over by HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Indonesia Dr. Sultan bin Mubarak Al Dosari during his meeting with HE Indonesian Minister for Foreign Affairs Sugiono.

Doha, September 20, 2026

HE Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi received, separately on Sunday, copies of the credentials of HE Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to Qatar, Elpidoforos Economou, and HE Ambassador of the Republic of Malawi to Qatar, Twaib Abdullah Ali.

HE Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs wished the two ambassadors success in carrying out their duties and affirmed Qatar’s support for strengthening relations between the State of Qatar and their respective countries and advancing cooperation across various fields.

Doha | September 20, 2026

The State of Qatar condemns in the strongest possible terms the Houthi group’s targeting of Riyadh, the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with a ballistic missile, as well as its attempted targeting of civilians and civilian assets in the cities of Bish, Taif, Farasan and Yanbu.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stresses that such attacks amount to a reprehensible hostile act and an unacceptable underestimation of civilian lives, as well as a flagrant violation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty and an unequivocal breach of the rules-based international order.

The Ministry underlines the State of Qatar’s vehement rejection of assaults on civilians and civilian assets, underscoring the importance of halting these irresponsible actions immediately.

The Ministry also reiterates the State of Qatar’s full solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its support for all legitimate measures it takes to safeguard its sovereignty, security, territorial integrity and interests. It affirms that the security of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is an integral part of Qatar’s security and the collective security of the Gulf Cooperation Council states.

Doha, September 17, 2026

The State of Qatar signed an agreement with the United Nations to deliver approximately 1.3 million liters of fuel to the Gaza Strip as a grant aimed at sustaining critical health services and essential humanitarian operations.

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the initiative continues Qatar’s ongoing emergency response, bringing its total fuel aid to the Strip to around 30 million liters provided between October 7, 2023, and late March 2026.

The grant will help maintain operations across key hospitals and medical centers, benefiting an estimated 2.1 million Palestinians, including children, women, the elderly, and persons with disabilities, while supporting other vital civilian infrastructure reliant on fuel supplies. 

The Hague, September 17, 2026

The State of Qatar has become the 95th member of the Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH) after formally depositing its instrument of acceptance on Thursday.

HE Ambassador to the Kingdom of the Netherlands Dr. Mutlaq Al Qahtani handed over the document to HE Jules Van Eijndhoven, head of the Treaties Division at the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs during a ceremony in the Hague.

HE HCCH Secretary-General Dr Christophe Bernasconi attended the event representing the organization’s Permanent Bureau.

Doha first applied for the organization’s membership on April 10, 2025.

Speaking at the ceremony, HE Al Qahtani said Qatar’s accession reflected the country’s keenness to boost international legal and judicial cooperation.

He also highlighted Doha’s efforts to develop rules governing private international law and promote the rule of law. 

Geneva, September 17, 2026

The Permanent Mission of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva participated on Thursday in a high-level panel discussion marking the 60th anniversary of the two International Covenants on Human Rights, held under Agenda Item Three of the 63rd session of the Human Rights Council.
In a statement delivered by Deputy Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Office in Geneva Abdulrahman Mohammed Fakhroo, the State of Qatar conveyed that the adoption of the two International Covenants on Human Rights six decades ago marked a historic turning point in consolidating the human rights system and fostering collective action. The statement noted that while the Universal Declaration of Human Rights laid the foundational building blocks for human rights values and principles, the two International Covenants contributed to transforming many of these principles into legal standards and obligations binding upon States Parties.
He said that, despite all these years, the two International Covenants remain a cornerstone of international efforts to promote and protect human rights and address the many challenges facing the world today.
He further added that the State of Qatar views the two International Covenants as pivotal documents for strengthening the normative framework of human rights. He explained that since acceding to them in 2018, the State has adopted a strategic approach to implementing their provisions, incorporating them into the national legal system, raising awareness of the principles and standards they contain, and submitting periodic reports to the relevant treaty bodies, as a manifestation of commitment to fulfilling its international obligations.
The Deputy Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Office in Geneva highlighted that the optimal implementation of the two International Covenants requires treating the rights enshrined therein as equal, interdependent, and mutually reinforcing, while taking into account the national, cultural, and religious specificities of each state and drawing upon experiences and best practices, thus reinforcing the principle of the universality of human rights. 

Geneva, September 17, 2026

HE Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva Dr. Hind Abdulrahman Al Muftah participated today in the interactive dialogue on the human rights of women and children in conflict and post-conflict situations, under item 3 of the agenda of the 63rd session of the Human Rights Council.
In the State of Qatar’s statement, Her Excellency affirmed that protecting women and children during and after armed conflicts was of paramount importance and constituted a priority in the State of Qatar’s foreign policy, diplomacy and humanitarian programs.
Her Excellency said that, within this framework, the State of Qatar had launched several international initiatives, including Resolution 60/19, in partnership with the Republic of Costa Rica, on promoting and protecting the human rights of women and children in conflict and post-conflict situations, as well as the Women in Conflict Zones initiative launched by the State in September 2022 to strengthen the protection of women and ensure their effective participation in peace processes.
HE the Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Office in Geneva also referred to the State of Qatar’s hosting of the Analysis and Outreach Hub of the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, in support of prevention and monitoring efforts.
Her Excellency renewed the State of Qatar’s call on all parties to conflicts to fulfill their obligations under international law and immediately end grave violations committed against women and children. She also stressed the importance of ensuring justice, holding the perpetrators of such violations accountable, and providing victims with effective remedies and reparations in accordance with international law. 

Doha | September 17, 2026

Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari affirmed that the State of Qatar has finalized its preparations for high-level participation in the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81), taking place this September at the UN headquarters in New York under the theme “Restoring Trust, Managing Transformation: A United Nations That Delivers for All”, amidst a highly critical international climate resulting from regional tensions witnessed since last February.

In a statement to Qatar News Agency (QNA), Dr. Al Ansari said that Qatari officials will hold a series of bilateral and multilateral meetings with counterparts from various countries and representatives of international and regional organizations on the sidelines of the upcoming session. These meetings will address ways to strengthen relations across various fields, open new avenues for cooperation, and deepen strategic partnerships, in addition to reviewing regional and international developments and means of de-escalating tensions in the region, particularly given Qatar’s engagement in efforts to end regional and international tensions and pave the way for solutions that achieve stability and sustainable peace, he added.

Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted that Qatar’s participation this year will focus on supporting international peace and security, promoting dialogue, mediation, and de-escalation, upholding respect for international law and the UN Charter, strengthening multilateralism and restoring confidence in the international system, supporting sustainable development and humanitarian efforts, ensuring aid reaches the neediest groups and countries, and continuing mediation efforts despite the crises and challenges facing the region.