Source: Government of Qatar
Nicosia | January 7, 2026
The State of Qatar participated in the official opening ceremony of the Republic of Cyprus’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union, held today in Nicosia.
Her Excellency Dr. Mariam bint Ali bin Nasser Al-Misnad, Minister of State for International Cooperation, represented the State of Qatar at the ceremony.
Source: Government of Qatar
Nicosia, January 07, 2026
HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met in Nicosia on Wednesday with HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus Dr. Constantinos Kombos.
During the meeting, they discussed bilateral cooperation relations and ways to support and strengthen them, particularly in the humanitarian and development fields, in addition to discussing prospects for coordination on issues of common interest, especially in Syria, the Gaza Strip, and Ukraine.
Source: Government of Qatar
Nicosia, January 07, 2026
HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met in Nicosia on Wednesday with HE First Lady of the Republic of Cyprus Philippa Karsera-Christodoulides.
During the meeting, they discussed cooperation relations between the two countries and ways to support and strengthen them, particularly in the fields of education and cultural diplomacy. They also discussed support for unaccompanied children, in addition to several other topics of mutual interest.
Source: Government of Qatar
Doha | January 07, 2026
HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi received on Wednesday copies of the credentials of HE Ambassador of the Republic of Haiti Pierre-Richard Cajuste and HE Ambassador of the Republic of Bulgaria Dimitar Mihaylov.
HE the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs wished both Ambassadors success in fulfilling their duties and affirmed the State’s readiness to provide all necessary support to advance bilateral relations between the State of Qatar and their respective countries to achieve closer cooperation in various fields.
Source: Government of Qatar
Doha | January 6, 2026
Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majid bin Mohammed Al Ansari has reaffirmed Qatar’s engagement, in cooperation with its mediation partners – the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Republic of Turkiye, and the United States of America – to ensure the implementation of the second phase of the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip, the reopening of the Rafah crossing, and the delivery of humanitarian aid to the Strip.
During the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ weekly media briefing on Tuesday, Dr. Al Ansari stated that contacts are still ongoing to reach the second phase of the agreement. However, there are still obstacles under discussion, in addition to several obstacles on which agreements have been reached.
From day one, the State of Qatar has called for humanitarian aid not to be used as a tool for political blackmail in any conflict anywhere in the world, he added.
Regarding the recent events in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Dr. Al Ansari reiterated Qatar’s position calling for restraint, de-escalation, and dialogue as the means to address all outstanding issues. He noted Qatar’s support for any attempts or efforts aimed at finding a peaceful solution to the crisis there.
On the Yemeni issue, the official spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Qatar’s welcome of the efforts undertaken by the Yemeni government, the legitimate representative of the Yemeni people, within the framework of the Yemeni-Yemeni dialogue process.
He commended the invitation extended by the President of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council to hold a conference in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, to sit down at the negotiating table and discuss solutions to the various outstanding issues.
He reaffirmed Qatar’s emphasis on the necessity of the participation of all components of the Yemeni political landscape and their positive engagement in this conference, stating in this regard that the State of Qatar highly values the position of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its support for this dialogue, the natural outcome of which will be reaching agreements on various issues, including the southern issue in the Republic of Yemen.
He explained that there is coordination among the various Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries to support their brothers in Yemen in reaching a settlement and de-escalating the conflict there, noting that relations between the brothers in the region are ongoing and do not require special efforts.
He also reiterated Qatar’s support for the legitimate government in Yemen, pointing to the continued flow of Qatari aid to Yemen through UN agencies and in coordination with its brothers, while welcoming any international effort that supports the brothers in Yemen, whether on a humanitarian level or in reaching political agreements.
On another note, Dr. Al Ansari pointed out that the situation in Sudan is the biggest humanitarian catastrophe this year, calling on all parties to exert more efforts to resolve the crisis the country is experiencing and to deliver humanitarian aid to the Sudanese people, especially in conflict zones.
He affirmed Qatar’s continued communication with various parties in Sudan and its efforts to deliver humanitarian aid, while emphasizing that it will not be used for political or military purposes.
Regarding the threats issued against Iran, Dr. Al Ansari explained that any escalation in the region is not only a threat to stability, but also a threat to international peace and security.
He emphasized Doha’s continued communication with Tehran and Washington, and its support for any dialogue aimed at preventing escalation in the region, stating in this regard that there is still room for diplomatic solutions in this context.
Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majid bin Mohammed Al Ansari also outlined the Ministry’s main activities during the week, noting that HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a delegation of the US Congress members last Saturday, on the occasion of their visit to the country. During the meeting, they discussed the close strategic relations between the State of Qatar and the United States of America and ways to support and strengthen them.
He stated that the meeting also addressed developments in the region, particularly in the Gaza Strip and the occupied Palestinian territories, in addition to a number of other issues of mutual interest.
He further said that His Excellency emphasized the need for concerted regional and international efforts to ensure the full implementation of the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip, paving the way toward achieving sustainable peace and the sought-after stability in the region.
Al Ansari noted that HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad arrived in Nicosia yesterday, to participate in the opening of the Republic of Cyprus presidency of the Council of the European Union. On the sidelines of this visit, Her Excellency met with HE Deputy Minister of Culture of the Republic of Cyprus Dr. Vasiliki Kassianidou, where they explored bilateral cooperation and ways to support and strengthen it.
He added that HE the Minister of State for International Cooperation will meet tomorrow, Wednesday, with HE First Lady of Cyprus Philippa Karsera Christodoulides, and HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus Dr. Constantinos Kombos.
He noted that the State of Qatar issued a statement last Saturday expressing its deep concern over the developments in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. The statement called for restraint, de-escalation, and dialogue as the means to address all outstanding issues. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs also reaffirmed the State of Qatar’s position advocating adherence to the Charter of the United Nations and the established principles of international law, including obligations under the Charter to resolve international disputes through peaceful means.
The Ministry reiterated the State of Qatar’s full readiness to contribute to any international effort aimed at achieving an immediate peaceful solution, underlining its commitment to keeping channels of communication open with all concerned parties.
He added that on the same day, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement welcoming the efforts of the legitimate Yemeni government to support the Yemeni dialogue process and address the Southern issue. In this regard, Qatar commended the request of the President of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council to convene a conference in Riyadh, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to sit at the negotiating table and discuss just solutions, reflecting his commitment to dialogue.
Al Ansari pointed out that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed in the statement the State of Qatar’s appreciation to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for hosting this conference, as part of its continued efforts to support initiatives aimed at achieving security and stability in the Republic of Yemen. The Ministry also stressed the importance of the constructive participation of all Southern components in the upcoming Riyadh conference, in a manner that prioritizes the supreme interests of the Yemeni people. It also underscored the necessity of adhering to the outcomes of the National Dialogue Conference, which represent the consensual framework and comprehensive reference for reaching an inclusive political solution that fulfills the aspirations of all segments of the Yemeni people, while safeguarding Yemen’s unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.
Source: Government of Qatar
Doha, January 05, 2025
HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met on Monday with HE Ambassador of the sisterly Arab Republic of Egypt to the State of Qatar Walid Fahmy Al Faqi.
During the meeting, they discussed cooperation relations between the two countries and ways to support and enhance them.
Source: Government of Qatar
Doha, 3 January 2026
The State of Qatar expresses its deep concern over the current developments in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, calling in this context for restraint, de-escalation, and the adoption of dialogue as the appropriate means to address all outstanding issues.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirms the State of Qatar’s position advocating adherence to the Charter of the United Nations and the established principles of international law, including obligations under the Charter to resolve international disputes through peaceful means.
The Ministry further renews the State of Qatar’s full readiness to contribute to any international effort aimed at achieving an immediate peaceful solution, and underscores its commitment to keeping channels of communication open with all concerned parties.
Source: Government of Qatar
Doha | December 31, 2025
HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met Wednesday with HE Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to the State of Qatar Marat Nuraliev, on the occasion of the end of his tenure.
HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs thanked HE the Ambassador for his efforts in supporting and strengthening bilateral relations, wishing him success in his new duties.
Source: Government of Qatar
Doha, January 3, 2026
The State of Qatar expresses its solidarity with Afghanistan as it confronts the effects of floods that strike several regions of the country, resulting in deaths and injuries.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs conveys Qatar’s condolences to the families of the victims, the caretaker government, and the people of Afghanistan, and extends its wishes for a swift recovery to those injured.
Source: Government of Qatar
Doha / 3 January 2026
The State of Qatar welcomes the efforts undertaken by the legitimate Yemeni government to support the Yemeni dialogue process and address the Southern Issue. In this context, Qatar commends the request of the President of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council to convene a conference in the city of Riyadh to bring the parties together for dialogue and to discuss fair solutions, reflecting his commitment to dialogue as a means of addressing national issues.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses the State of Qatar’s appreciation to the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for hosting this conference, within the framework of its continued support for efforts aimed at achieving security and stability in the sisterly Republic of Yemen.
The Ministry underscores the importance of the constructive participation of all southern components in the forthcoming conference in Riyadh, in a manner that prioritizes the interests of the brotherly Yemeni people. It also stresses the need to adhere to the outcomes of the National Dialogue Conference as the consensual framework and comprehensive mechanism for reaching an inclusive political solution that meets the aspirations of the Yemeni people in all their components, and preserves Yemen’s unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs warns that unilateral declarations and measures taken without consultation and consensus among Yemeni parties, and without engaging in serious and responsible dialogue, could lead to a slide toward chaos, harming the interests of the brotherly Yemeni people and undermining prospects for reaching a sustainable political settlement.
The Ministry reaffirms the State of Qatar’s full support for all regional and international efforts aimed at advancing the political process, contributing to an end to the Yemeni crisis through dialogue and peaceful means, in a manner that serves the security and stability of Yemen and the region.
