Category: Qatar

Doha, February 28, 2026

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received phone calls today from HE Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union, and Cooperation of the Kingdom of Spain Jose Manuel Alvarez, HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the French Republic Jean-Noel Barrot, HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany Johann Wadephul and HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov.

The call dealt with discussing the developments of the military escalation in the region and its serious repercussions on regional and international security and stability, as well as ways to resolve all disputes by peaceful means.

During the call, HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs affirmed that targeting Qatari territory with Iranian ballistic missiles constituted a flagrant violation of its national sovereignty, was inconsistent with the principles of good neighborliness, and could not be accepted under any justification or pretext. His Excellency pointed out in this context that the State of Qatar has always been keen to distance itself from regional conflicts and has sought to facilitate dialogue between the Iranian side and the international community. However, the renewed targeting of its territory did not reflect good faith and threatens the understanding upon which bilateral relations between the two countries were built.

His Excellency also stressed the need for an immediate halt to any escalatory actions, a return to the negotiating table, prioritizing reason and wisdom, and working to contain the crisis in a way that preserves the security of the region.
For their part, Their Excellencies the ministers expressed their condemnation of the Iranian missile attack on Qatari territory, and deemed it a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the State of Qatar, its airspace, international law, and the UN Charter.

Doha, February 28, 2026

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, received a phone call today from HE High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas.

The call dealt with discussing the developments of the military escalation in the region and its serious repercussions on regional and international security and stability, as well as ways to resolve all disputes by peaceful means.

During the call, HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs affirmed that targeting Qatari territory with Iranian ballistic missiles constituted a flagrant violation of its national sovereignty, was inconsistent with the principles of good neighborliness, and could not be accepted under any justification or pretext. His Excellency pointed out in this context that the State of Qatar has always been keen to distance itself from regional conflicts and has sought to facilitate dialogue between the Iranian side and the international community. However, the renewed targeting of its territory did not reflect good faith and threatens the understanding upon which bilateral relations between the two countries were built.

His Excellency also stressed the need for an immediate halt to any escalatory actions, a return to the negotiating table, prioritizing reason and wisdom, and working to contain the crisis in a way that preserves the security of the region.

For her part, the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs expressed her condemnation of the Iranian missile attack on Qatari territory, and deemed it a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the State of Qatar, its airspace, international law, and the UN Charter.

Doha, February 28, 2026

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, received today a telephone call from HE Prime Minister of the sisterly Republic of Lebanon Dr. Nawaf Salam.

The call dealt with discussing developments of the military escalation in the region and its serious repercussions on regional and international security and stability, as well as ways to resolve all disputes peacefully.

During the call, HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs affirmed that targeting Qatari territory with Iranian ballistic missiles constituted a flagrant violation of its national sovereignty, was inconsistent with the principles of good neighborliness, and could not be accepted under any justification or pretext. His Excellency pointed out in this regard that the State of Qatar has always been keen to distance itself from regional conflicts and has sought to facilitate dialogue between the Iranian side and the international community. However, the renewed targeting of its territory did not reflect good faith and threatens the understanding upon which bilateral relations between the two countries were built.

His Excellency also stressed the need for an immediate halt to any escalatory actions, a return to the negotiating table, prioritizing reason and wisdom, and working to contain the crisis in a way that preserves the security of the region.
For his part, the Lebanese Prime Minister expressed his country’s condemnation of the Iranian missile attack on Qatari territory, considering it a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the State of Qatar, its airspace, international law, and the Charter of the United Nations.

Doha, February 28, 2026

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received two telephone calls today, from HE Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs of the sisterly Arab Republic of Egypt Dr. Badr Abdel-Aty, and HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly Republic of Turkiye Hakan Fidan.

The calls dealt with discussing the developments of military escalation in the region and its dangerous repercussions on security and stability, both in the region and internationally. They also dealt with discussing ways to resolve all differences peacefully.

During the two calls, HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs stressed that targeting Qatari territory with Iranian ballistic missiles was a blatant violation of its national sovereignty, inconsistent with the principles of good neighborliness, and could not be accepted under any justification or pretext. His Excellency pointed out in this regard that the State of Qatar has always been keen to distance itself from regional conflicts and has sought to facilitate dialogue between the Iranian side and the international community. However, the renewed targeting of its territory does not show good faith and threatens the understanding on which bilateral relations between the two countries were built.

Doha, February 28, 2026

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received today telephone calls from HE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Dr. Ayman Safadi, HRH Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al-Saud, HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, HH Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, and HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain Dr. Abdul Latif bin Rashid Al Zayani.

The calls dealt with discussing developments of the military escalation in the region and its serious repercussions on regional and international security and stability, as well as ways to resolve all disputes by peaceful means.

During the calls, HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs stressed that targeting Qatari territory with Iranian ballistic missiles was a flagrant violation of its national sovereignty, and that it was inconsistent with the principles of good neighborliness, and could not be accepted under any justification or pretext. His Excellency pointed out in this regard that the State of Qatar has always been keen to distance itself from regional conflicts and has sought to facilitate dialogue between the Iranian side and the international community. However, the renewed targeting of its territory does not show good faith and threatens the understanding upon which bilateral relations between the two countries were built.

His Excellency expressed the State of Qatar’s strong condemnation of the Iranian attacks that targeted Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the UAE and Bahrain, expressing in this regard Qatar’s full solidarity with them in all the measures they take to preserve their sovereignty, security and stability.

For their part, Their Excellencies the ministers expressed their countries’ condemnation of the Iranian missile attack on Qatari territory, considering it a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the State of Qatar, its airspace, international law, and the Charter of the United Nations.

Doha, February 28, 2026

Due to the current situation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls on Qatari citizens abroad, particularly those who are stranded or in need of consulate services, to reach out to the diplomatic missions of the State of Qatar in the countries where they reside, and to strictly adhere to the instructions and guidance issued by the local authorities of those nations.

The Ministry also urges citizens to contact the diplomatic missions of the State of Qatar abroad should they need any assistance or in case of contingencies, either via the designated emergency numbers or by contacting the Director of the Department of Operations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the following numbers:

0097440111000

0097440111140

0097440111104

Doha | February 28, 2026

The State of Qatar expresses its strong condemnation of the Iranian attacks that targeted the Riyadh region and the eastern province in the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, considering them a breach of the Kingdom’s sovereignty and a rejected escalation that imperils the region’s security and stability.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs underscores the State of Qatar’s full solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in all measures it takes to protect its sovereignty, security, and stability.

Doha, February 27, 2026

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a phone call from HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Al Busaidi.

During the call, the two sides discussed the outcomes of the third round of negotiations between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran, which took place in Geneva, Switzerland.

They also emphasized the importance of continuing US-Iranian negotiations and supporting diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions and promote security, stability, and peace in the region.

Beirut, February 27. 2027

HE Prime Minister of the Republic of Lebanon, Dr. Nawaf Salam, met Friday with HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Lebanon Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani.

During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations and the latest developments in Lebanon and the region.