Category: Qatar

Doha | May 25, 2026

The State of Qatar strongly condemns the explosion that targeted a passenger train in the southwest of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, which resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries.

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

The Ministry expresses the State of Qatar’s condolences to the families of the victims, and to the government and people of Pakistan, and its wishes for a speedy recovery for the injured.

Doha, May 24, 2026

HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met in Doha on Sunday with Head of the Maronite Patriarchal Mission in Washington and Envoy of the Maronite Patriarch to Lebanon, Father Elie Adib Madi.

The meeting discussed existing cooperation and prospects for further collaboration, particularly in humanitarian and development fields, in addition to discussing several issues of mutual interest.

HE the Minister of State for International Cooperation praised the outcomes of existing cooperation and the efforts of the Maronite Patriarchal Mission in Washington, reaffirming Qatar’s commitment to supporting humanitarian and relief initiatives that contribute to the stability and development of communities.

For his part, Father Madi expressed his appreciation for Qatar’s humanitarian role and ongoing efforts at the regional and international levels, commending the country’s continued support for vital development projects. 

Doha | May 24, 2026

The Foreign Ministers of the State of Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, and the Arab Republic of Egypt, and the Republic of Türkiye strongly condemn the appalling, degrading, and unacceptable actions of extremist Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir against participants in the Gaza-bound flotilla while they were in Israeli detention. 

The Ministers stress that Ben-Gvir’s deliberate public humiliation of detainees is a disgraceful assault on human dignity and a clear violation of Israel’s obligations under international law, including international humanitarian law, and international human rights law. 

The Ministers further deplored and condemned in the strongest terms the illegal and extremist acts of incitement and violence by Ben Gvir and other Israeli officials directed against Palestinians in the Occupied Palestinian Territory. 

The Ministers warn that Ben-Gvir’s provocative actions fuel hatred and extremism, and obstruct efforts to advance a just and lasting peace on the basis of the two-state solution

The Ministers demand accountability for Ben-Gvir’s actions and call for concrete measures to end his repeated provocations, incitement, and violations, and to prevent him from further threatening and to ensure that such actions are neither tolerated nor repeated. They further stress the imperative of protecting human rights and safeguarding the dignity and humane treatment of all detainees, and ensuring full respect for international law in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.

Doha, May 24, 2026

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held a phone call on Sunday with HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly State of Kuwait Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah. 

During the phone call, they discussed cooperation relations between the two countries and ways to support and enhance them, in addition to Pakistan’s mediation efforts between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran. 

The phone call also addressed coordination efforts to support mediation aimed at reducing escalation, in a way that contributes to promoting security and stability in the region. 

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs expressed the importance of supporting the ongoing mediation efforts to reach a sustainable peace agreement.

The Ministers reaffirm their categorical rejection of any unilateral measures aimed at entrenching an illegal reality in occupied Jerusalem or conferring legitimacy on any entities or arrangements that contravene international law and relevant United Nations resolutions. They reiterate that East Jerusalem has been occupied Palestinian territory since 1967, and that any measures intended to alter its legal and historical status are null and void and without legal effect.

The Ministers further emphasize their full support for the unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Somalia, and their unequivocal rejection of any unilateral measures that undermine the unity of Somali territory or infringe upon its sovereignty.

Doha, May 23, 2026
HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held a telephone conversation with HH Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. 

During the call, they discussed cooperative relations between the two countries and ways to support and strengthen them. They also discussed Pakistani mediation efforts between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran.

The call also covered the coordination of efforts to support mediation aimed at de-escalation, contributing to the enhancement of security and stability in the region.

During the conversation, HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs expressed the need for all parties to respond to ongoing mediation efforts, in order to open the way for addressing the root causes of the crisis through peaceful means and dialogue, and to reach a sustainable agreement that would prevent a renewed escalation. 

Doha, May 23, 2026
HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held a telephone call with HH Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud.

The two sides reviewed bilateral relations and ways to support and strengthen them, and discussed Pakistan’s mediation efforts between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran.

They also touched on coordinating efforts to support the mediation aimed at de-escalation, which contributes to enhancing security and stability in the region.

During the call, HE the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister stressed the need for all parties to engage with the ongoing mediation efforts, which would pave the way for addressing the root causes of the crisis through peaceful means and dialogue, leading to a sustainable agreement that prevents renewed escalation. 

Doha, May 23, 2026

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held a phone call with HE Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom (UK), Yvette Cooper.

The call discussed bilateral cooperation relations and ways to further strengthen and enhance them, in addition to the Pakistan-led mediation efforts between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran.

The phone call also addressed coordination on efforts aimed at supporting the mediation to de-escalate tensions in a manner that reinforces regional security and stability.

HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs stressed the need for all parties to engage in the ongoing mediation efforts in order to address the root causes of the crisis through dialogue and peaceful means, ultimately paving the way toward a sustainable agreement that prevents renewed escalation.

Doha, May 23, 2026

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held a phone call withآ HH Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

During the call, they discussed bilateral cooperation relations and ways to support and strengthen them. They also discussed Pakistani mediation efforts between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran.

The call also addressed the coordination of efforts to support mediation aimed at de-escalation, contributing to the enhancement of security and stability in the region.

During the call, HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs stressed the importance of supporting ongoing mediation efforts to reach a lasting peace agreement.

Doha, May 23, 2026

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held a phone call with HE Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates of the sisterly Arab Republic of Egypt Dr. Badr Abdelatty.

During the call, the two sides discussed bilateral cooperation relations and ways to further strengthen and enhance them, in addition to Pakistan-led mediation efforts between the United States and Iran.
The call also addressed coordination on efforts aimed at supporting the mediation to de-escalate tensions in a manner that reinforces regional security and stability.

HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs stressed the need for all parties to engage constructively in the ongoing mediation efforts in order to address the root causes of the crisis through dialogue and peaceful means, ultimately paving the way toward a sustainable agreement that prevents renewed escalation.