Category: Qatar

Singapore | January 22, 2026

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani sent a written message to HE Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore Lawrence Wong, pertaining to bilateral relations and ways to support and develop them.
The message was handed over by HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Singapore Abdulaziz bin Ahmed Al Malki during his meeting with HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Singapore Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan.

Doha, January 21, 2026

HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met on Wednesday with HE Ambassador of the Hellenic Republic to the State of Qatar Christos Kapodistrias.

The meeting discussed cooperation relations between the two countries, as well as ways to support and strengthen them, especially in the field of culture, and in particular the cultural exchange next year within the Cultural Days initiative, which aims to build long-term partnerships between the State of Qatar and other countries, and to consolidate respect between cultures.

The meeting further discussed prospects for cooperation between the two countries in the fields of investment, economy, trade and health, in addition to a number of topics of common interest.

The Ministers announce their countries’ shared decision to join the Board of Peace. Each country will sign the joining documents  according to their respective relevant legal and other necessary procedures, including the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, and the United Arab Emirates, that have already announced to join. 

The Ministers reiterate their countries’ support for the peace efforts led by President Trump, and reaffirm their countries’ commitment to supporting the implementation of the mission of the Board of Peace as a transitional administration, as set out in the Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict and endorsed by United Nations Security Council Resolution 2803, aimed at consolidating a permanent ceasefire, supporting the reconstruction of Gaza, and advancing a just and lasting peace grounded in the Palestinian right to self-determination and statehood in accordance with international law, thereby paving the way for security and stability for all countries and peoples of the region.

Davos | January 20, 2026

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani participated in a dialogue session at the 2026 World Economic Forum (WEF), which commenced on Tuesday in Davos, Switzerland, under the theme “A Spirit of Dialogue.”

The session was moderated by HE WEF President Børge Brende.

During the session, HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs affirmed that the past year witnessed positive developments in the region, including the formation of a new government in Lebanon, a new president in Syria, and the de-escalation of the war in Gaza. However, he emphasized that these developments do not mean stability in the region, expressing his concern about the tension and escalation on several fronts.

His Excellency stated that the time has come for the region to consider restructuring its security by building trust among nations, ensuring that no party poses a threat to another, and addressing the root causes of insecurity.

His Excellency also called for a wise approach to navigating volatile global circumstances, enabling nations to become stronger and more resilient in managing their conflicts, noting that the past few years, particularly this year, have witnessed rapid developments, reinforcing the perception that the global system requires reforms that have been neglected for decades.

HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs emphasized that the completion of the first phase of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza does not signify its conclusion, pointing out that many tasks remain to be completed and commended the pivotal role played by the joint mediation of the State of Qatar, the Arab Republic of Egypt, and the United States of America in reaching this agreement, which represents a significant achievement.

Doha, January 20, 2026

HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met Tuesday with HE the British Special Envoy for Women and Girls Baroness Harriet Harman, currently visiting the country.

During the meeting, they discussed cooperation relations between the two countries and ways to support and strengthen them, particularly in the field of humanitarian and development programmes, notably girls’ education in conflict-affected areas, in addition to a number of topics of mutual interest.

Doha / January 20, 2026

The State of Qatar expresses its condemnation and denunciation of the explosion that occurred in the Afghan capital, Kabul, which resulted in the deaths and injuries of Afghan and Chinese citizens.

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

The Ministry conveys the condolences of the State of Qatar to the families of the victims, the Afghan caretaker government, the Government of the People’s Republic of China, and the peoples of Afghanistan and China, and wishes a speedy recovery to the injured.

Davos, January 20, 2026

HE President Ilham Aliyev of the Republic of Azerbaijan met with HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani on Tuesday in Davos, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum 2026.

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

Doha – 20 January 2026

The State of Qatar strongly condemns the initiation by the Israeli occupation authorities, with the participation of the Minister of National Security, of demolition operations inside the complex of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in occupied Jerusalem, describing it as a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law and a blatant challenge to the international will.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs warns that the systematic Israeli targeting of UNRWA ultimately aims at dismantling the Agency and depriving millions of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon of its essential services. It stresses the necessity for the international community to assume its responsibilities and to firmly confront the illegal Israeli measures in order to avert their catastrophic repercussions.

The Ministry reiterates  the State of Qatar’s full support for UNRWA, stemming from its steadfast position in backing the legitimate rights of the brotherly Palestinian people, foremost among them their right to establish an independent state on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital.

Tbilisi, January 20, 2026

HE Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Kobakhidze met on Tuesday with HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Georgia Ali Youssef Abdulrahman Al Mulla.

Discussions during the meeting focused on bilateral cooperation between the two countries.

Stockholm, January 19, 2026

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met on Monday in Stockholm with HE Speaker of the Swedish Parliament Andreas Norlén.

Discussions during the meeting dealt with bilateral relations and ways to support and strengthen them, in addition to a number of issues of common interest.

Several representatives of parliamentary committees attended the meeting.