Source: Government of Qatar
Istanbul, February 25
HE Governor of Istanbul in the Republic of Turkiye Davut Gul met with HE Consul General of the State of Qatar in Istanbul Dr. Nayef bin Jassim Al Abduljabbar. The meeting discussed cooperation relations between the two countries.
Source: Government of Qatar
Doha, February 25, 2026
HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met on Wednesday with HEآ Ambassador of the Portuguese Republicآ to the State ofآ Qatar Paulo Neves Pocinho, on the occasion of the end of his tenure.
HE the 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
Geneva, February 24, 2026
The State of Qatar took part Tuesday in a high-profile side event on advancing social rights and democratic stability, on the sidelines of the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva.
Representing the State of Qatar was HE Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the UN Office in Geneva, Dr. Hind bint Abdulrahman Al Muftah.
The event was organized by the Council of Europe, in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Permanent Missions of the State of Qatar, the Republic of Portugal, and the Republic of Moldova to the United Nations in Geneva, with the support of the European Union and a host of partner nations.
HE Dr. Al Muftah affirmed that hosting the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha, thirty years after the first summit in Copenhagen, holds meaningful significance, emphasizing that throughout the past two decades, the State of Qatar has pursued a strategic diplomacy to host major events, fora, and high-level multilateral summits to be hosted and led as a lynchpin for its foreign policy aimed at reinforcing cooperation and international partnerships, as well as having a neutral platform for dialogue in place.
In today’s world, issues that are debated in the State of Qatar extend beyond, encompassing negotiation on building and peacemaking agreements, digital technology subjects, keeping a lid on the detrimental effects of climate change, as well as strengthening efforts to achieve development, Dr. Al Muftah underlined.
She highlighted that the purpose of these meetings lies in exploring practical and enduring solutions that would make the world the best place to live.
The representative further pointed out that the State of Qatar looks forward to transforming the Doha Political Declaration from mere pledges into measurable procedures that are literally focused on ending poverty, ensuring decent work, and building just and sustainable societies, including enhancing international cooperation in financing, harnessing digital innovation to make social services more inclusive, efficient, and equitable, as well as ensuring the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
These matters, Dr. Al Muftah underscored, are executed through concrete policies and programs that place humans at their core priorities with the objective of achieving social justice and improving living standards, especially since less than four years remain to deliver on the promises of the Sustainable Development Goals 2030 (SDGs).
She stressed that without meaningful social justice; there can be neither lasting peace nor sustainable development.
Source: Government of Qatar
Colombo, February 24, 2026
HE President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, received on Tuesday the credentials of HE Hamad bin Mohammed Al Dosari as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Qatar to Sri Lanka.
HE the Ambassador conveyed HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani’s greetings to HE the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and His Highness’s wishes of abundant health and happiness to His Excellency, and to the government and people of Sri Lanka, enduring progress and prosperity.
For his part, HE the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka entrusted HE the Ambassador with his greetings to HH the Amir, wishing His Highness abundant health and happiness and the State of Qatar further progress and growth.
Source: Government of Qatar
Doha, February 24, 2026
HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, met on Tuesday with HE Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, who is currently visiting the country.
During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations and ways to support and strengthen them, in addition to a number of regional and international issues of common interest.
HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs affirmed the State of Qatar’s full support for all efforts aimed at enhancing security and stability at the regional and international levels.
Source: Government of Qatar
Cairo, February 24, 2026
HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met Tuesday with HE Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptian Expatriates of the sisterly Arab Republic of Egypt Dr. Badr Abdelatty.
During the meeting, they discussed bilateral cooperation and ways to support and enhance it.
They also addressed the latest developments in the region, particularly in the Gaza Strip, the occupied Palestinian territories, and Lebanon, as well as efforts to de-escalate regional tensions, in addition to a number of issues of common interest.
Source: Government of Qatar
Cairo, February 24, 2026
HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi participated Tuesday in Cairo in a high-level preparatory meeting held within the framework of preparations for the upcoming international conference to support the Lebanese Army and Internal Security Forces of the sisterly Republic of Lebanon, scheduled to take place in Paris.
During the meeting, international positions were coordinated and the necessary outcomes were arranged in a manner that contributes to strengthening the capacity of Lebanese security institutions to carry out their duties in maintaining security and stability.
In his remarks, HE the Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed the State of Qatar’s firm and supportive stance toward the Republic of Lebanon and its brotherly people, underscoring its commitment to supporting state institutions, foremost among them the Lebanese Army and Internal Security Forces, in a way that enhances stability, preserves Lebanon’s sovereignty and unity, and contributes to creating conducive conditions for economic recovery and the consolidation of security.
His Excellency reiterated that Lebanon’s stability constitutes a fundamental pillar for the stability of the entire region.
In this context, he noted that the State of Qatar has consistently supported the Lebanese Army as a pivotal national institution, including by supporting the salaries of its personnel over the past four years, providing fuel over the past three years, and extending other contributions aimed at enhancing its capabilities and enabling it to fulfill its national duties.
He further stressed the importance of concerted international and regional efforts to support Lebanon during this critical phase, in alignment with the aspirations of the brotherly Lebanese people for stability, development, and prosperity.
Source: Government of Qatar
Geneva, February 23, 2026
HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met Monday with HE the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Dr. Barham Salih, on the sidelines of the High-Level Segment of the 61st session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva.
During the meeting, the two sides reviewed cooperation between the State of Qatar and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and discussed ways to further strengthen their partnership in support of humanitarian response efforts in crisis-affected areas.
HE the Minister of State for International Cooperation affirmed Qatar’s unwavering commitment to supporting the UNHCR’s efforts to protect the rights of refugees and provide urgent humanitarian assistance, based on its firm belief in multilateral action to alleviate human suffering.
Source: Government of Qatar
Doha, February 23, 2026
We, the Foreign Ministers of the State of Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Federative Republic of Brazil, the French Republic, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Republic of Finland, the Republic of Iceland, the Republic of Indonesia, Ireland, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, the Kingdom of Norway, the State of Palestine, the Portuguese Republic, the Republic of Slovenia, the Kingdom of Spain, the Kingdom of Sweden, the Republic of Türkiye, and the Secretary Generals of the League of Arab States and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, condemn in the strongest terms a series of recent Israeli decisions that introduce sweeping extensions to unlawful Israeli control over the West Bank. Changes are wide-ranging, reclassifying Palestinian land as so-called Israeli ‘state land’, accelerating illegal settlement activity, and further entrenching Israeli administration.
We are clear that Israel’s illegal settlements, and decisions designed to further them, are a flagrant violation of international law, including previous United Nations Security Council Resolutions and the 2024 Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice. These latest decisions are part of a clear trajectory that aims to change the reality on the ground and to advance unacceptable de facto annexation. They also undermine the ongoing efforts for peace and stability in the region, including the 20 Point Plan for Gaza, and threaten any meaningful prospect of regional integration. We call on the Government of Israel to reverse them immediately, to respect its international obligations, and to refrain from actions that would result in permanent changes to the legal and administrative status of the occupied Palestinian Territory.
These decisions follow the unprecedented acceleration of Israel’s settlement policy, with the approval of the E1 project and the publication of its tender. Such actions are a deliberate and direct attack on the viability of the Palestinian State and the implementation of the two-State Solution. In that context, we reiterate our rejection of all measures aimed at altering the demographic composition, character and status of the Palestinian Territory occupied since 1967, including East Jerusalem. We oppose any form of annexation.
In view of the alarming escalation in the West Bank, we also call on Israel to put an end to settler violence against Palestinians, including by holding those responsible accountable.
We reaffirm our commitment to taking concrete steps, in accordance with international law, to counter the expansion of illegal settlements in Palestinian territory and policies and threats of forcible displacement and annexation.
In the Holy Month of Ramadan, we also stress the importance of preserving the historic and legal status quo in Jerusalem and its Holy Sites, recognizing the special role of the historic Hashemite custodianship in this regard. We condemn repeated violations of the status quo in Jerusalem, which constitute a threat to regional stability.
The Ministers call for the immediate release by Israel of the withheld tax revenues due to the Palestinian Authority. Those revenues must be transferred to the Palestinian Authority, according to the Paris Protocol, and they are vital for the provision of basic services for the Palestinian population in Gaza and in the West Bank.
We reaffirm our unwavering commitment to achieving a just, comprehensive and lasting peace in the Middle East on the basis of the Two-State Solution, in line with the Arab Peace Initiative and relevant UN resolutions, based on the 4 June 1967 lines. As reflected in the New York Declaration, the end of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is imperative for regional peace, stability and integration. Only by realizing an independent, sovereign and democratic Palestinian State can coexistence among the region’s peoples and states be achieved.
Source: Government of Qatar
Doha | February 23, 2026
The State of Qatar voices its strong condemnation and denunciation of the attack that targeted a village in Zamfara State, northwest of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, which led to dozens of deaths and the abduction of a number of women and children.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterates the State of Qatar’s stance rejecting violence, terrorism, and criminal acts, regardless of the motives and reasons.
The Ministry expresses the State of Qatar’s condolences to the families of the victims, and to the government and people of Nigeria, wishing for the safety of the abductees.
