Category: Qatar

Geneva, June 16, 2026

The State of Qatar strongly condemned the unlawful Israeli decisions and measures in the Occupied West Bank, including the reclassification of large swaths of Palestinian land as so-called “state land” by Israel, and accelerating the pace of settlement activity in a flagrant breach of international law and the relevant United Nations resolutions.
It called on the international community to urgently spring into action to halt these violations against the brotherly Palestinian people, end the Israeli occupation, and ensure accountability.

This was declared in the State of Qatar’s statement delivered on Tuesday by HE Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Office in Geneva, Dr Hind Abdulrahman Al Muftah, during her engagement in the interactive dialogue with the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel, Item 2 of the 62nd session of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) in Geneva.

Her Excellency expressed the State of Qatar’s condemnation of the legislations and measures that intend to deepen the occupation, including enacting laws allowing the imposition of capital punishment in the occupied West Bank, along with the restrictions imposed on the freedom of worship for both Muslims and Christians in occupied Jerusalem.

This is alongside the attempts intended to impose a new reality in occupied Jerusalem and alter its legal, historical, and demographic nature, thereby vitiating the opportunities of achieving fair and enduring peace based on resolutions of international legitimacy.

HE Dr Hind Abdulrahman Al Muftah stressed that these persistent killings, displacement, and violence against the Palestinians, amid the lack of effective international accountability, condone the continuation of these abuses and undermine the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, foremost of which is their right to self-determination and the establishment of their independent state on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital.

Her Excellency emphasized that the conflicts and challenges unfolding in the world today should never deflect the attention of the international community from the ongoing perilous situations and gross violations in the occupied Palestinian territory.

Doha | June 16, 2026

HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met on Tuesday with HE Ambassador of the sisterly State of Kuwait to the State of Qatar Ahmad Abdulrahman Al Shuraim.
During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations and ways to support and strengthen them, in addition to a number of issues of common interest.

Doha | June 16, 2026

HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met on Tuesday with HE Special Envoy of the Chinese Government on the Middle East Issue Zhai Jun.

During the meeting, they reviewed cooperation relations between the two countries and ways to support and strengthen them across various fields. They also discussed the latest regional developments, particularly the agreement reached between the United States of America and Iran, in addition to the latest developments in Syria and the Gaza Strip, and ongoing efforts to enhance security and stability in the region.

His Excellency the Chinese envoy expressed his appreciation for the constructive role played by the State of Qatar in mediation and the peaceful settlement of disputes, praising its contributions to supporting regional and international security and stability. He also commended the efforts made by the State of Qatar in support of Pakistani mediation between the United States and Iran, and its role in helping create favorable conditions for reaching the agreement between the two sides.

Granada | June 15, 2026

The Tamim bin Hamad Chair for Arabic Language and Andalusian Culture was inaugurated on Monday at the University of Granada in Spain, in the presence of senior academic figures.

The inauguration was attended by Director of Policy Planning at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, member of the Chair’s board of trustees, and President of New Ground Research, Dr. Khalid bin Fahd Al Khater, alongside Vice President of the University of Granada Prof. Margarita Sanchez Romero, and the chair’s co-directors Dr. Jose Miguel Vilchez and Dr. Ibrahim Mohamed Zein.

In remarks at the ceremony, HE Al Khater said the chair represents a serious academic initiative aimed at studying history and drawing lessons that can help shape the future. He described it as a milestone in cultural and academic relations between Qatar and Spain and a living embodiment of human ties that transcend geography and the passage of time. He noted that the chair was announced during the first Qatar-Spain Strategic Dialogue.

Al Khater said the academic chair seeks to revive the intellectual legacy of Andalusia as a historical model of coexistence and intercultural dialogue. He added that Qatar’s sponsorship of the initiative reflects its belief that knowledge and culture are fundamental pillars of cohesive societies and underscores its commitment to supporting scientific research, preserving humanity’s cultural heritage, and promoting the Arabic language as a vehicle for thought and scholarship that has contributed to the development of human civilization.

He also announced that the “New Ground Research” foundation would provide support to translate and localize the University of Granada’s website into Arabic. He added that the initiative will enable Arabic speakers to access the university’s academic programs, scholarly output and scientific heritage directly.

Jakarta, June 15, 2026

The State of Qatar and the Republic of Indonesia signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish political consultations between the two countries’ foreign ministries.
The first round of political consultation between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar and the Republic of Indonesia was held Monday in Jakarta, Indonesia.
HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi led Qatar’s side, while HE Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Muhammad Anis Matta led Indonesia’s side.
The first round of political consultation discussed the cooperation relations between the two countries, along with ways to support and strengthen them. It also discussed regional and international developments, in addition to a number of topics of common interest. 

Riyadh, June 15, 2026
HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met in Riyadh today with HE Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Eng. Waleed bin Abdulkarim El-Khereiji.
During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations and ways to support and strengthen them in various fields. They also discussed the latest developments in the region, particularly the agreement reached between the United States and Iran, as well as the latest developments in Syria, Sudan, and Somalia.
They expressed satisfaction with the agreement reached between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran to cease military operations and ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. They considered it an important step towards consolidating sustainable peace and promoting economic growth regionally and internationally.
They reiterated their full support for all good offices and efforts aimed at strengthening regional security and stability and reaching sustainable solutions to outstanding issues through dialogue and peaceful means, in accordance with the principles of international law and good neighborliness. 

Doha| June 14, 2026

Consultative sessions on the National Human Rights Action Plan (2026-2030), organized by the committee tasked with preparing the National Human Rights Action Plan, continued today. The sessions are chaired by HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad.

Today’s session hosted HE Minister of Labour Dr. Ali bin Samikh Al Marri.

The session discussed several topics related to the Ministry of Labor’s responsibilities. In addition, proposals and approaches supporting the plan’s development were reviewed to ensure its alignment with national policies and legislation.

At the conclusion of the session, emphasis was placed on the importance of the National Human Rights Action Plan as a national framework that strengthens the protection of human rights. 

Doha | June 15, 2026

The State of Qatar welcomes the agreement reached on the Memorandum of Understanding between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran on addressing the outstanding issues between them, including ensuring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, and considers it an important step towards consolidating sustainable peace and promoting economic growth regionally and internationally.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses the State of Qatar’s appreciation for the determination of both the American and Iranian sides and their commitment to moving forward in resolving differences through negotiations and peaceful means. In this context, it commends the partnership and efforts undertaken by the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, as well as all regional and international parties, to de-escalate tensions and bring viewpoints closer together, culminating in the agreement on this Memorandum.

The Ministry reaffirms the State of Qatar’s full support for all efforts and initiatives aimed at enhancing regional security and stability and reaching sustainable solutions to outstanding issues through dialogue and peaceful means, in accordance with the principles of international law and good-neighbourliness, in a manner that contributes to opening new horizons for cooperation, development, and prosperity, and serves the common interests of the peoples of the region and the world.