Category: Qatar

Doha | March 30, 2026

The State of Qatar strongly condemns the heinous Iranian attacks that targeted a military camp and a power and water desalination plant in the sisterly State of Kuwait, which resulted in injuries to members of the armed forces, and considers it a blatant violation of Kuwait’s sovereignty and the principles of international law.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stresses the need to stop the unjustified Iranian attacks on brotherly countries. It also affirms the State of Qatar full solidarity with the State of Kuwait and its support for all measures taken by Kuwait to preserve its sovereignty and security.

The Ministry expresses the State of Qatar wishes for a speedy recovery for the injured, praying to Allah Almighty to protect Kuwait and its people from all harm.

Doha, March 29, 2026

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani has received a telephone call from HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands Tom Berendsen.

 The call discussed the developments in the military escalation in the region and its perilous consequences on regional and global security and stability, as well as avenues for resolving disputes through peaceful means.

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs underscored during the call that it is important to cease the unprovoked Iranian attacks on Qatar and the countries in the region, warning of the irresponsible targeting of critical infrastructure, particularly those related to water, food, and energy facilities.

His Excellency further stressed the criticality of strengthening coordination, ramping up combined efforts, returning to the dialogue table, and urging cooler heads to prevail to contain the crisis, in pursuit of ensuring global energy security, freedom of navigation, and environmental safety, as well as preserving the stability of the region.

Doha |March 29, 2026

HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met Sunday with HE Ambassador of the Republic of India to the State of Qatar Vipul.
Discussions during the meeting centered on the bilateral relations between the two nations, as well as a variety of issues of shared concern.
The Minister of State for International Cooperation underlined, during the meeting, the importance of galvanizing international support for the immediate cessation of any escalatory actions and returning to the dialogue table as well as working to contain tensions, thereby safeguarding the region’s security and stability.

Doha, March 29, 2026

The State of Qatar participated on Sunday in the 165th session of the Council of the League of Arab States at the ministerial level, held virtually.
HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi chaired Qatar delegation.
The meeting discussed the targeting of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Arab states that have been subjected to Iranian attacks. 

Doha | March 29, 2026

The State of Qatar strongly condemns the attack targeting HE President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq Nechirvan Barzani’s residence in Duhokآ Governorate.

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

The Ministry affirms the State of Qatar’s categorical rejection of all acts that threaten security and stability in the brotherly Republic of Iraq.

Doha | March 28, 2026

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a phone call from HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand Sihasak Phuangketkeow.
During the call, they explored the developments of the military escalation in the region and its serious repercussions for regional and international security and stability, in addition to ways to resolve all disputes by peaceful means.
HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs emphasized, during the call, the necessity of halting the unjustified Iranian attacks on Qatar and other countries in the region, warning in this context against the irresponsible targeting of vital infrastructure, particularly that related to water, food, and energy facilities.
His Excellency also stressed the need to strengthen coordination, intensify joint efforts, return to the negotiating table, and prioritize reason and wisdom to contain the crisis, thereby ensuring global energy security, freedom of navigation, environmental safety, and preserving regional stability.

Doha | March 28, 2026

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a phone call from HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan.

During the call, they explored the developments of the military escalation in the region and its serious repercussions for regional and international security and stability, in addition to ways to resolve all disputes by peaceful means.

HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs emphasized, during the call, the necessity of halting the unjustified Iranian attacks on Qatar and other countries in the region, warning in this context against the irresponsible targeting of vital infrastructure, particularly that related to water, food, and energy facilities.

His Excellency also stressed the need to strengthen coordination, intensify joint efforts, return to the negotiating table, and prioritize reason and wisdom to contain the crisis, thereby ensuring global energy security, freedom of navigation, environmental safety, and preserving regional stability. 

Geneva, March 27, 2026

The State of Qatar reaffirmed its continued role as a key supporter of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in fulfilling its mandate, including by hosting the UN Human Rights Training and Documentation Centre for South-West Asia and the Arab Region, providing full support for its work, and contributing regularly to the OHCHR budget.
This came in a statement delivered Friday by Nour Hamad Al Kaabi, Third Political Researcher at the Human Rights Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, during the general debate on technical assistance and capacity-building (Item 10) at the 61st session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva.
Al Kaabi noted that technical assistance and capacity-building are integral to the mandates of both the Human Rights Council and OHCHR, helping states meet their human rights obligations.
She stressed that effective assistance must be based on the needs, priorities, and consent of the concerned states, while taking into account their national contexts, within a framework of constructive dialogue and cooperation aimed at achieving tangible results on the ground.
She further affirmed that all human rights, including the right to development, are interdependent and mutually reinforcing, and must be treated equally with the same level of attention and priority. 

Washington, March 27, 2026

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met in Washington with HE Vice President of the United States JD Vance and HE Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent.
The meeting discussed the close strategic cooperation between the State of Qatar and the United States and explored ways to further strengthen it across various fields, particularly in the area of defense partnership in light of current regional developments, in a manner that serves the shared interests of the two countries.
The discussions also covered developments in global energy markets, with both sides underscoring the importance of ensuring the sustainability of energy supplies and maintaining the continued flow of liquefied natural gas from the State of Qatar to global markets, thereby supporting global energy security.
HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs stressed the importance of safeguarding global energy security and ensuring freedom of maritime navigation in accordance with international law.
For his part, the US Vice President praised the robust strategic partnership between the two countries, hailing the State of Qatar’s active role in promoting regional stability and enhancing global energy security. 

Washington, March 26, 2026

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani has held talks with HE United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to discuss strategic cooperation between the two countries.

The meeting took place in Washington on Thursday and focused on ways to support and develop defense and security collaboration amid regional challenges.

Both sides stressed the importance of continued coordination and consultation on regional issues to promote security and stability locally and internationally.