Category: Qatar

Source: Government of Qatar

Doha, August 26

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 and the Arab Republic of Egypt have been engaged since the first day of the Israeli war on the Gaza Strip in serious mediation to end the aggression, based on the presumed seriousness of the parties to reach an agreement.

Dr. Al Ansari said, during the weekly media briefing of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Tuesday, that the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) had previously announced its approval of the new ceasefire proposal, which largely aligns with previous Israeli demands. He added that Israel has not yet provided any official response to the mediators proposal, noting that the State of Qatar urges international parties to exert pressure on Israel to respond to the mediation proposal, as the ball is now in the Israeli court, which does not want to reach an agreement. He also said that the State of Qatar was still waiting for an official response, and that Israel must clarify its reservations about the proposed text before it.

He pointed out that Qatar and Egypt did not pay attention to the location of the negotiations as much as they focused on the main goal, which is the ceasefire, indicating that the circulated statements regarding changing the location of the negotiations are part of political maneuvering, while the most important issue remains the Israeli response to the proposal.

Dr. Al Ansari noted that about ten days have passed since Hamas responded with approval to the proposal without an official response from the Israeli side, confirming that the mediators are in continuous contact with the United States and other concerned parties to push the negotiation process forward.

The Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs also stressed that the withdrawal statements from the negotiations are unofficial and are issued for internal political considerations in Israel, noting that the State of Qatar welcomes the participation of various international parties in the mediation efforts, but focuses on the main goal, which is the ceasefire.

He expressed the State of Qatar strong condemnation of the targeting of journalists in Gaza, pointing out that the targeting of more than one hundred journalists cannot be a mistake, but rather an attempt to obscure the facts.

Dr. Al Ansari called on the international community to exert more pressure on Israel to stop targeting journalists, ambulance crews, and civilians, stressing that those who kill journalists either hide facts or commit crimes they seek to cover up.

In another matter, the Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs referred to the continued Qatari mediation efforts in regional and international files, including supporting the peace process in the Republic of the Congo, expressing the State of Qatar gratitude to all parties involved in this path, and confirming its commitment to continue its efforts to reach an agreement.

At the beginning of the briefing, Dr. Al Ansari reviewed the most prominent activities of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs during the week, including the meeting of HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani with HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan Bakhtiyor Saidov, at the first meeting of the Coordination Council for Strategic Partnership between the two countries, held in Doha.

He also referred to His Excellency meeting with HE the member of the US Congress Senator Joni Ernst, and with HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus, Dr. Constantinos Kombos, noting that HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs will leave Doha on Thursday heading to Cairo to lead the Qatari delegation at the sixth session of the Joint Higher Committee between the State of Qatar and the Arab Republic of Egypt.

In the same context, Dr. Al Ansari mentioned that HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi chaired the Qatari delegation at the Extraordinary Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Member States of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) held in Jeddah to discuss the ongoing Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people.

His Excellency also met on the sidelines of the meeting with HE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq Fuad Hussein, while HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi, met with officials from the Republic of South Africa.

Additionally, the State of Qatar announced the success of its mediation in reuniting a new group of children with their families in Russia and Ukraine, bringing the total number of children reunited with their families since the beginning of the mediation efforts to 107 children. 

Source: Government of Qatar

Source: Government of Qatar

Source: Government of Qatar

Jeddah, August 25 

The State of Qatar took part Monday in the Extraordinary Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Member States of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), to consider the continuing Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people, convened in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi, led the State of Qatar’s delegation to the session.

In the State of Qatar’s statements before the session, His Excellency said the Palestinian cause remains central for the Islamic nation, which grapples today with dire challenges and threats, triggering this emergency convention amid the unprecedented escalation of the Israeli aggression against the brotherly Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip.

Over a million humans face systematic starvation crimes and a tight blockade, amid the announcement of an Israeli plan to militarily take over the entire Gaza Strip to impose a new forced reality that reconsolidates the occupation in unconscionable breach of international law and resolutions of international legitimacy, Al Muraikhi added.

He stressed that the State of Qatar confirms its flat-out rejection and condemnation of all the Israeli unlawful practices, in terms of any attempts to displace the Palestinian people from their territories whether in Gaza, the West Bank, or the occupied Jerusalem, along with the policies Israel pursues to expand settlement, and cautions against the menacing consequences of these kinds of policies and plans on regional and global security.

Al Muraikhi reiterated the State of Qatar’s condemnation of the latest crime to displace the Palestinian journalists operating in the Gaza Strip, which resulted in killing six of them, among them five who were working for Al Jazeera network.

It is no doubt that targeting media practitioners represents an egregious violation of international humanitarian law and a deliberate attempt to muzzle the voice of truth, which, at the end of the day, exposes the Israeli occupation’s crimes, His Excellency underlined.

Al Muraikhi further expressed the State of Qatar’s strong condemnation of the assaults on medical personnel and paramedics who operate in profoundly tough humanitarian conditions to save lives, since this move constitutes a double crime against humanity that requires holding the perpetrators to account and ensuring full protection for those medical practitioners.

The unabating Israeli military transgressions and disregard for humanitarian and legal principles are emboldened by inaction on the part of the international community to uphold its responsibilities and encourage impunity, His Excellency underlined.

Accordingly, His Excellency said, there is a desperate need for immediate and effective international action to bring the Israeli aggression against the Gaza Strip and the entire occupied Palestinian territories to an end, lift the unjust blockade imposed on Gaza immediately, allow the unhindered and unconditional flow of humanitarian aid, including food, medicine, and fuel, ensure protection for civilians and infrastructure, and enable relief organizations to undertake their duties based on international humanitarian law.

In addition, HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs reaffirmed the State of Qatar’s undertaking to diligently continue its efforts alongside the Arab Republic of Egypt and the United States to reach a lasting ceasefire, ensure the release of hostages and prisoners as a springboard for a serious political path toward the two-state solution, culminating in the establishment of the independent Palestinian State on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.

Al Muraikhi underscored the importance of executing the outcomes of the High-Level Conference on the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution, convened in New York and co-chaired by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the French Republic.

Finally, His Excellency added that the State of Qatar reiterates its commendation and welcome of the decisions taken by the nations that declared their recognition of the Palestinian statehood, as positive steps that align with international legitimacy and support the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people to have their independent state on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital. 

Source: Government of Qatar

Source: Government of Qatar

Source: Government of Qatar

Source: Government of Qatar

Source: Government of Qatar

Source: Government of Qatar

Doha, August 21, 2025

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani and HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan Bakhtiyor Saidov co-chaired the inaugural meeting of the Coordination Council for the Strategic Partnership between the two countries, held on Thursday in Doha.

At the outset of the meeting, HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs welcomed his Uzbek counterpart and the accompanying delegation, conveying the sincere wishes of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani for the success of the Council in further expanding the multifaceted relations between Qatar and Uzbekistan.

His Excellency underscored that relations between Qatar and Uzbekistan have advanced to a solid strategic partnership, stemming from the shared will and genuine determination of the leadership of both countries, as reflected in the signing of the Agreement on the Establishment of the Bilateral Strategic Partnership in 2024.

His Excellency further noted that the roots of their political relations extend over more than two decades, constituting a solid foundation for constructive cooperation and reflecting the depth of the ties between the two nations and their continuous commitment to developing them across diverse fields in a manner that serves mutual interests and meets the aspirations of their peoples.

His Excellency stated: “Within the framework of our two countries’ commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation, and in the belief that the strategic partnership represents a key pillar for a sustainable path of integration, this partnership opens broader horizons for political consultation and regional and international coordination on issues of mutual concern, building upon the solid foundations of Qatari-Uzbek relations, particularly in recent years, in the areas of development, trade, investment, and energy. It reflects the keenness of both countries to continue advancing joint cooperation in line with their shared interests and the aspirations of their peoples.”

His Excellency further highlighted that the impact of this partnership is manifested in the strengthening of economic relations between the two countries, noting that the volume of trade exchange in 2024 reached approximately USD 1.8 million, with a shared ambition to grow and enhance this exchange through the expansion of commercial and investment cooperation.

HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs also pointed out that recent years have witnessed the signing of several agreements and memoranda of understanding in multiple fields, which underscores the robustness of bilateral relations and reflects the firm determination of both sides to elevate them to more comprehensive and profound levels, in a manner that serves their mutual interests and meets the aspirations of their two friendly peoples.

His Excellency also welcomed the convening of the UNESCO General Conference in Samarkand from Oct. 30 to Nov. 13, 2025, as well as the second GCC-Central Asia Summit in Uzbekistan in 2026.

For his part, HE the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan expressed his appreciation for the warm reception and generous hospitality accorded to the Uzbek delegation. He conveyed the greetings of HE President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, along with his firm commitment to strengthening and deepening mutually beneficial cooperation between the two nations.

His Excellency also welcomed the selection of Doha as the host city of the Second World Social Summit from Nov. 4-6, 2025, and the announcement by the State of Qatar of its candidacy to host the Olympic Games in 2036.

In the course of their discussions, both sides focused on enhancing political dialogue, expanding trade and investment, enhancing academic, scientific, and cultural exchanges, promoting youth and sports development, improving connectivity in the field of transport, and addressing environmental sustainability and climate change.

The two countries also affirmed their interest in strengthening comprehensive bilateral relations on the basis of mutual respect, equality, and pragmatism, emphasizing that regular high-level exchanges and intensified delegation visits would contribute significantly to consolidating and expanding their strategic partnership.

Both sides further underscored the importance of deepening cooperation within international and regional organizations, coordinating positions on political and security issues of common concern, and exploring opportunities for mutual support of candidacies in international fora in a manner that serves the interests of both countries.

The two sides also stressed the importance of continuing active efforts to bolster economic cooperation, including investment and trade, through the exchange of information on commercial opportunities, joint measures to increase the volume of bilateral trade, and the organization of trade exhibitions and forums. They also agreed to convene the second meeting of the Qatari-Uzbek Coordination Council for the Strategic Partnership in the city of Samarkand.

The two sides welcomed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on investment cooperation between Qatar Mining Company and the Ministry of Mining Industry and Geology of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

In conclusion, HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs affirmed that this meeting represents a pivotal step towards the implementation of the Agreement on the Establishment of the Strategic Partnership between Qatar and Uzbekistan and reflects the shared commitment to developing and strengthening bilateral cooperation.

His Excellency added: “The understandings and outcomes reached during this meeting will be closely followed up by our side to translate them into clear and effective practical steps that serve the interests of our two countries and peoples. We look forward to continued future meetings that will enhance the course of cooperation and understanding and further consolidate the bonds of strategic fraternal relations between our two friendly countries and peoples.”

His Excellency also expressed the anticipation of both sides for convening the second meeting of the Council next year in Samarkand, to build upon today’s achievements and follow up on the implementation of the outcomes.

The Coordination Council, established under the Bilateral Strategic Partnership Agreement of 2024, serves as a platform to ensure the effective implementation of high-level agreements and to explore new prospects for cooperation in the political, economic, cultural, and humanitarian fields.