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Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Meets Pakistani Prime Minister

Source: Government of Qatar

Doha, February 24, 2026

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, met on Tuesday with HE Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, who is currently visiting the country.

During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations and ways to support and strengthen them, in addition to a number of regional and international issues of common interest.

HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs affirmed the State of Qatar’s full support for all efforts aimed at enhancing security and stability at the regional and international levels.

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Minister of State at Ministry of Foreign Affairs Meets Egyptian Foreign Minister

Source: Government of Qatar

Cairo, February 24, 2026

HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met Tuesday with HE Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptian Expatriates of the sisterly Arab Republic of Egypt Dr. Badr Abdelatty.
During the meeting, they discussed bilateral cooperation and ways to support and enhance it.
They also addressed the latest developments in the region, particularly in the Gaza Strip, the occupied Palestinian territories, and Lebanon, as well as efforts to de-escalate regional tensions, in addition to a number of issues of common interest. 

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Minister of State at Foreign Ministry Participates in Cairo Preparatory Meeting on Supporting the Lebanese Army

Source: Government of Qatar

Cairo, February 24, 2026

HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi participated Tuesday in Cairo in a high-level preparatory meeting held within the framework of preparations for the upcoming international conference to support the Lebanese Army and Internal Security Forces of the sisterly Republic of Lebanon, scheduled to take place in Paris.
During the meeting, international positions were coordinated and the necessary outcomes were arranged in a manner that contributes to strengthening the capacity of Lebanese security institutions to carry out their duties in maintaining security and stability.
In his remarks, HE the Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed the State of Qatar’s firm and supportive stance toward the Republic of Lebanon and its brotherly people, underscoring its commitment to supporting state institutions, foremost among them the Lebanese Army and Internal Security Forces, in a way that enhances stability, preserves Lebanon’s sovereignty and unity, and contributes to creating conducive conditions for economic recovery and the consolidation of security.
His Excellency reiterated that Lebanon’s stability constitutes a fundamental pillar for the stability of the entire region.
In this context, he noted that the State of Qatar has consistently supported the Lebanese Army as a pivotal national institution, including by supporting the salaries of its personnel over the past four years, providing fuel over the past three years, and extending other contributions aimed at enhancing its capabilities and enabling it to fulfill its national duties.
He further stressed the importance of concerted international and regional efforts to support Lebanon during this critical phase, in alignment with the aspirations of the brotherly Lebanese people for stability, development, and prosperity.

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Minister of State for International Cooperation Meets UN High Commissioner for Refugees

Source: Government of Qatar

Geneva, February 23, 2026

HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met Monday with HE the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Dr. Barham Salih, on the sidelines of the High-Level Segment of the 61st session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva.

During the meeting, the two sides reviewed cooperation between the State of Qatar and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and discussed ways to further strengthen their partnership in support of humanitarian response efforts in crisis-affected areas.

HE the Minister of State for International Cooperation affirmed Qatar’s unwavering commitment to supporting the UNHCR’s efforts to protect the rights of refugees and provide urgent humanitarian assistance, based on its firm belief in multilateral action to alleviate human suffering.

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Nineteen countries, along with the Arab League and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, condemn in a joint statement the Israeli decisions that introduce wide-ranging expansions to Israel’s illegal control over the West Bank.

Source: Government of Qatar

Doha, February 23, 2026

We, the Foreign Ministers of the State of Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Federative Republic of Brazil, the French Republic, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Republic of Finland, the Republic of Iceland, the Republic of Indonesia, Ireland, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, the Kingdom of Norway, the State of Palestine, the Portuguese Republic, the Republic of Slovenia, the Kingdom of Spain, the Kingdom of Sweden, the Republic of Türkiye, and the Secretary Generals of the League of Arab States and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, condemn in the strongest terms a series of recent Israeli decisions that introduce sweeping extensions to unlawful Israeli control over the West Bank. Changes are wide-ranging, reclassifying Palestinian land as so-called Israeli ‘state land’, accelerating illegal settlement activity, and further entrenching Israeli administration. 

We are clear that Israel’s illegal settlements, and decisions designed to further them, are a flagrant violation of international law, including previous United Nations Security Council Resolutions and the 2024 Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice. These latest decisions are part of a clear trajectory that aims to change the reality on the ground and to advance unacceptable de facto annexation. They also undermine the ongoing efforts for peace and stability in the region, including the 20 Point Plan for Gaza, and threaten any meaningful prospect of regional integration. We call on the Government of Israel to reverse them immediately, to respect its international obligations, and to refrain from actions that would result in permanent changes to the legal and administrative status of the occupied Palestinian Territory.   

These decisions follow the unprecedented acceleration of Israel’s settlement policy, with the approval of the E1 project and the publication of its tender. Such actions are a deliberate and direct attack on the viability of the Palestinian State and the implementation of the two-State Solution. In that context, we reiterate our rejection of all measures aimed at altering the demographic composition, character and status of the Palestinian Territory occupied since 1967, including East Jerusalem. We oppose any form of annexation. 

In view of the alarming escalation in the West Bank, we also call on Israel to put an end to settler violence against Palestinians, including by holding those responsible accountable.

We reaffirm our commitment to taking concrete steps, in accordance with international law, to counter the expansion of illegal settlements in Palestinian territory and policies and threats of forcible displacement and annexation.

In the Holy Month of Ramadan, we also stress the importance of preserving the historic and legal status quo in Jerusalem and its Holy Sites, recognizing the special role of the historic Hashemite custodianship in this regard. We condemn repeated violations of the status quo in Jerusalem, which constitute a threat to regional stability. 

The Ministers call for the immediate release by Israel of the withheld tax revenues due to the Palestinian Authority. Those revenues must be transferred to the Palestinian Authority, according to the Paris Protocol, and they are vital for the provision of  basic services for the Palestinian population in Gaza and in the West Bank.

We reaffirm our unwavering commitment to achieving a just, comprehensive and lasting peace in the Middle East on the basis of the Two-State Solution, in line with the Arab Peace Initiative and relevant UN resolutions, based on the 4 June 1967 lines. As reflected in the New York Declaration, the end of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is imperative for regional peace, stability and integration. Only by realizing an independent, sovereign and democratic Palestinian State can coexistence among the region’s peoples and states be achieved.

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Qatar Strongly Condemns Attack Targeting Village in Nigeria

Source: Government of Qatar

Doha  | February 23, 2026

The State of Qatar voices its strong condemnation and denunciation of the attack that targeted a village in Zamfara State, northwest of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, which led to dozens of deaths and the abduction of a number of women and children.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterates the State of Qatar’s stance rejecting violence, terrorism, and criminal acts, regardless of the motives and reasons.

The Ministry expresses the State of Qatar’s condolences to the families of the victims, and to the government and people of Nigeria, wishing for the safety of the abductees.

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Qatar Announces Full Solidarity with Kuwait, Affirms Support for Its Sovereignty over Its Maritime Zones

Source: Government of Qatar

Doha, February 22, 2026

The State of Qatar announces its full solidarity with the sisterly State of Kuwait, affirming that it is following the coordinates lists and map submitted by the sisterly Republic of Iraq to the United Nations, which infringe upon the sovereignty of the State of Kuwait over its maritime areas and its fixed and stable maritime elevations in relation to the Republic of Iraq, such as Fasht Al Qaid and Fasht Al Aij.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stresses the State of Qatar’s stance supporting the State of Kuwait’s full sovereignty over its maritime zones and maritime elevations. In this context, the Ministry also voices its hope that the rules and principles of international law, and what is stipulated in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of ​​1982, will be taken into consideration, in accordance with the understandings, agreements, and memoranda of understanding between Kuwait and Iraq.

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14 Arab and Islamic countries, Secretariats of GCC, Arab League, OIC condemn statements made by the United States Ambassador to Israel

Source: Government of Qatar

Doha | 21 February 2026

The Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the  State of Qatar, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Republic of Türkiye, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the State of Kuwait, the Sultanate of Oman, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Lebanese Republic, the Syrian Arab Republic, and the State of Palestine, and the secretariats of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), the League of Arab States (LAS), and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) express their strong condemnation and profound concern regarding the statements made by the United States Ambassador to Israel, in which he indicated that it would be acceptable for Israel to exercise control over territories belonging to Arab states, including the occupied West Bank.

They affirm their countries’ categorical rejection of such dangerous and inflammatory remarks, which constitute a flagrant violation of the principles of international law and the Charter of the United Nations, and pose a grave threat to the security and stability of the region.

The Ministries stress that these statements directly contradict the vision put forward by U.S. President Donald J. Trump, as well as the Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict, which are based on containing escalation and creating a political horizon for a comprehensive settlement that ensures the Palestinian people have their own independent state. They underscored that the plan is grounded in promoting tolerance and peaceful coexistence, and that remarks seeking to legitimize control over the lands of others undermine these objectives, fuel tensions, and constitute incitement rather than advancing peace.

The Ministries reaffirm that Israel has no sovereignty whatsoever over the Occupied Palestinian Territory or any other occupied Arab lands. They reiterated their firm rejection of any attempts to annex the West Bank or separate it from the Gaza Strip, their strong opposition to the expansion of settlement activities in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, and their categorical rejection of any threat to the sovereignty of Arab states.

They further warn that the continuation of Israel’s expansionist policies and unlawful measures will only inflame violence and conflict in the region and undermine the prospects for peace and called for an end to these incendiary statements. The Ministries underscored their countries’ steadfast commitment to the inalienable right of the Palestinian people to self-determination and to the establishment of their independent state along the lines of 4 June 1967, and the end of the occupation of all Arab lands.

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Qatar Joins First Peace Council Meeting, Pledges $1bn to Back Settlement Efforts

Source: Government of Qatar

Washington, February 19, 2026

The State of Qatar has announced a $1 billion contribution to support the work of the Middle East Peace Council, aimed at achieving a final resolution that meets Palestinian aspirations for an internationally recognized state while ensuring Israel’s security and regional integration.

The announcement was made by HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani during the council’s inaugural meeting in Washington, chaired by HE President of the United States of America Donald Trump.

Addressing the council, HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs expressed Qatar’s appreciation for ongoing peace efforts and reiterated the country’s full commitment to the council. He noted that Qatar’s support dates back to the launch of mediation efforts and continued steadily through historic moments such as the signing of the Sharm El-Sheikh agreement with partners.

The duration of this conflict has cast a long shadow over the region and the world for decades, His Excellency said. “Our collective responsibility requires us to intensify efforts to reach a fair, comprehensive, and lasting settlement that ends suffering and ushers in a new era of stability and coexistence.”

HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs emphasized that under President Trump’s leadership, the council would continue implementing the 20-point plan on a clear timetable, ensuring justice and fairness for both Palestinians and Israelis and fostering mutual trust.

He also pledged that Qatar would continue coordinating humanitarian and development efforts with UN partners and the Peace Council to meet urgent needs, support recovery and reconstruction, and promote sustainable peace.

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Qatar Reaffirms Its Steadfast Support for Palestinian Cause, Resilience of Palestinians

Source: Government of Qatar

New York, February 19, 2026

The State of Qatar reaffirmed its steadfast position in support of the Palestinian cause and the resilience of the Palestinian people, based on international legitimacy resolutions and the two-state solution, ensuring the establishment of an independent Palestinian state on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital, while confirming the continuation of its efforts with international partners to consolidate security and stability in the region.

This came in the State of Qatar’s statement delivered by HE Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani, during the Security Council briefing on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian issue, at the United Nations headquarters in New York.

Her Excellency explained that the meeting was convened following the illegal Israeli measures aimed at imposing illegitimate Israeli sovereignty, consolidating settlements, and establishing a new legal and administrative reality in the occupied West Bank, accelerating attempts at its illegal annexation and the displacement of the Palestinian people, including the recent decision to convert occupied West Bank lands into so-called “state lands” under the control of occupation authorities.

She stressed that Qatar condemns this step and considers it an extension of the occupation’s illegal schemes to seize the rights of the brotherly Palestinian people, highlighting the need for international community solidarity to pressure the occupation to halt the implementation of the decision and prevent its serious repercussions.

Her Excellency expressed Qatar’s strong condemnation of Israel’s repeated violations of the ceasefire, which constitute a dangerous escalation, emphasizing the necessity for Israel’s full compliance with the agreement to ensure the success of the second phase of the comprehensive plan and the implementation of Security Council Resolution 2803.

She also renewed Qatar’s welcome of the invitation extended by HE President of the United States Donald Trump for Qatar to join the Peace Council, confirming its support for carrying out the Council’s mission as a transitional body, as outlined in the comprehensive plan to end the Gaza conflict and Security Council Resolution 2803, aimed at establishing a permanent ceasefire, facilitating reconstruction, and advancing just and lasting peace based on fulfilling the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination.