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Qatar Announces Full Solidarity with Kuwait, Affirms Support for Its Sovereignty over Its Maritime Zones

Source: Government of Qatar

Doha, February 22, 2026

The State of Qatar announces its full solidarity with the sisterly State of Kuwait, affirming that it is following the coordinates lists and map submitted by the sisterly Republic of Iraq to the United Nations, which infringe upon the sovereignty of the State of Kuwait over its maritime areas and its fixed and stable maritime elevations in relation to the Republic of Iraq, such as Fasht Al Qaid and Fasht Al Aij.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stresses the State of Qatar’s stance supporting the State of Kuwait’s full sovereignty over its maritime zones and maritime elevations. In this context, the Ministry also voices its hope that the rules and principles of international law, and what is stipulated in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of ​​1982, will be taken into consideration, in accordance with the understandings, agreements, and memoranda of understanding between Kuwait and Iraq.

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14 Arab and Islamic countries, Secretariats of GCC, Arab League, OIC condemn statements made by the United States Ambassador to Israel

Source: Government of Qatar

Doha | 21 February 2026

The Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the  State of Qatar, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Republic of Türkiye, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the State of Kuwait, the Sultanate of Oman, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Lebanese Republic, the Syrian Arab Republic, and the State of Palestine, and the secretariats of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), the League of Arab States (LAS), and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) express their strong condemnation and profound concern regarding the statements made by the United States Ambassador to Israel, in which he indicated that it would be acceptable for Israel to exercise control over territories belonging to Arab states, including the occupied West Bank.

They affirm their countries’ categorical rejection of such dangerous and inflammatory remarks, which constitute a flagrant violation of the principles of international law and the Charter of the United Nations, and pose a grave threat to the security and stability of the region.

The Ministries stress that these statements directly contradict the vision put forward by U.S. President Donald J. Trump, as well as the Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict, which are based on containing escalation and creating a political horizon for a comprehensive settlement that ensures the Palestinian people have their own independent state. They underscored that the plan is grounded in promoting tolerance and peaceful coexistence, and that remarks seeking to legitimize control over the lands of others undermine these objectives, fuel tensions, and constitute incitement rather than advancing peace.

The Ministries reaffirm that Israel has no sovereignty whatsoever over the Occupied Palestinian Territory or any other occupied Arab lands. They reiterated their firm rejection of any attempts to annex the West Bank or separate it from the Gaza Strip, their strong opposition to the expansion of settlement activities in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, and their categorical rejection of any threat to the sovereignty of Arab states.

They further warn that the continuation of Israel’s expansionist policies and unlawful measures will only inflame violence and conflict in the region and undermine the prospects for peace and called for an end to these incendiary statements. The Ministries underscored their countries’ steadfast commitment to the inalienable right of the Palestinian people to self-determination and to the establishment of their independent state along the lines of 4 June 1967, and the end of the occupation of all Arab lands.

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Qatar Joins First Peace Council Meeting, Pledges $1bn to Back Settlement Efforts

Source: Government of Qatar

Washington, February 19, 2026

The State of Qatar has announced a $1 billion contribution to support the work of the Middle East Peace Council, aimed at achieving a final resolution that meets Palestinian aspirations for an internationally recognized state while ensuring Israel’s security and regional integration.

The announcement was made by HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani during the council’s inaugural meeting in Washington, chaired by HE President of the United States of America Donald Trump.

Addressing the council, HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs expressed Qatar’s appreciation for ongoing peace efforts and reiterated the country’s full commitment to the council. He noted that Qatar’s support dates back to the launch of mediation efforts and continued steadily through historic moments such as the signing of the Sharm El-Sheikh agreement with partners.

The duration of this conflict has cast a long shadow over the region and the world for decades, His Excellency said. “Our collective responsibility requires us to intensify efforts to reach a fair, comprehensive, and lasting settlement that ends suffering and ushers in a new era of stability and coexistence.”

HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs emphasized that under President Trump’s leadership, the council would continue implementing the 20-point plan on a clear timetable, ensuring justice and fairness for both Palestinians and Israelis and fostering mutual trust.

He also pledged that Qatar would continue coordinating humanitarian and development efforts with UN partners and the Peace Council to meet urgent needs, support recovery and reconstruction, and promote sustainable peace.

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Qatar Reaffirms Its Steadfast Support for Palestinian Cause, Resilience of Palestinians

Source: Government of Qatar

New York, February 19, 2026

The State of Qatar reaffirmed its steadfast position in support of the Palestinian cause and the resilience of the Palestinian people, based on international legitimacy resolutions and the two-state solution, ensuring the establishment of an independent Palestinian state on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital, while confirming the continuation of its efforts with international partners to consolidate security and stability in the region.

This came in the State of Qatar’s statement delivered by HE Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani, during the Security Council briefing on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian issue, at the United Nations headquarters in New York.

Her Excellency explained that the meeting was convened following the illegal Israeli measures aimed at imposing illegitimate Israeli sovereignty, consolidating settlements, and establishing a new legal and administrative reality in the occupied West Bank, accelerating attempts at its illegal annexation and the displacement of the Palestinian people, including the recent decision to convert occupied West Bank lands into so-called “state lands” under the control of occupation authorities.

She stressed that Qatar condemns this step and considers it an extension of the occupation’s illegal schemes to seize the rights of the brotherly Palestinian people, highlighting the need for international community solidarity to pressure the occupation to halt the implementation of the decision and prevent its serious repercussions.

Her Excellency expressed Qatar’s strong condemnation of Israel’s repeated violations of the ceasefire, which constitute a dangerous escalation, emphasizing the necessity for Israel’s full compliance with the agreement to ensure the success of the second phase of the comprehensive plan and the implementation of Security Council Resolution 2803.

She also renewed Qatar’s welcome of the invitation extended by HE President of the United States Donald Trump for Qatar to join the Peace Council, confirming its support for carrying out the Council’s mission as a transitional body, as outlined in the comprehensive plan to end the Gaza conflict and Security Council Resolution 2803, aimed at establishing a permanent ceasefire, facilitating reconstruction, and advancing just and lasting peace based on fulfilling the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination.

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Qatar Amb. Participates in Meeting of Swedish FM with Accredited Ambs. on Challenges Facing Women Globally

Source: Government of Qatar

Stockholm | February 17, 2026

HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Kingdom of Sweden, Nadia bint Ahmed Al Shaibi, took part in the meeting of HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Sweden Maria Malmer Stenergard, with Their Excellencies the ambassadors accredited to Sweden.

The meeting discussed a range of issues related to the challenges facing women’s rights on the global stage, amid rapidly evolving political and socioeconomic developments.

During the meeting, the Ambassador of the State of Qatar weighed in on the efforts the State of Qatar is undertaking in the field of women empowerment and in boosting their role in a variety of sectors.

HE Al Shaibi emphasized that women empowerment constitutes a core pillar within Qatar National Vision 2030. She reiterated the State of Qatar’s commitment to backing women’s issues on the regional and global stages through development and humanitarian initiatives, enhancing education, and supporting women and girls in conflict zones.

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Diplomatic Institute, Uzbek Diplomatic Academy Sign MoU on Diplomatic Training Cooperation

Source: Government of Qatar

Doha, February 17, 2026

The Diplomatic Institute at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar and the Diplomatic Academy at the University of World Economy and Diplomacy under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in diplomatic training and education, within the framework of strengthening bilateral relations and developing academic and training cooperation between the two friendly countries.

The MoU was signed by HE Director of the Diplomatic Institute Dr. Abdulaziz Mohammed Al Horr and HE Director of the Diplomatic Academy at the University of World Economy and Diplomacy under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan Abdusamat Khaydarov, on the sidelines of the round of political consultations between the foreign ministries of the two countries, held in Doha.

The MoU aims to enhance cooperation in the areas of diplomatic training and qualification, facilitate the exchange of academic and professional expertise, and organize joint programs, workshops, and seminars, thereby contributing to the development of diplomatic competencies on both sides and the exchange of best practices in diplomatic education and international relations.

The MoU reflects the two institutions’ commitment to strengthening institutional cooperation and expanding the horizons of partnership in the fields of research, training, and capacity building, in a manner that supports bilateral relations and contributes to the preparation of qualified diplomatic personnel capable of meeting the evolving demands of contemporary diplomatic work.

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Eight Arab and Islamic countries strongly condemn the decision issued by Israel to designate lands in the occupied West Bank as so called “state land"

Source: Government of Qatar

Doha, February 17, 2026 

The foreign ministers of Qatar, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt , strongly condemn the decision issued by Israel to designate lands in the occupied West Bank as so called “state land” and  approve procedures for the registration and settlement of land ownership across extensive areas of the occupied West Bank for the first time since 1967. 

This illegal step constitutes a grave escalation aimed at accelerating illegal settlement activity, land confiscation, entrenching Israeli control, and applying unlawful Israeli sovereignty over the Occupied Palestinian Territory and undermining the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people.

The Ministers affirm that these measures represent a flagrant violation of international law and international humanitarian law, particularly the Fourth Geneva Convention, as well as a violation of relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions, foremost among them Resolution 2334. 

 The desicion also contradicts the advisory opinion issued by the International Court of Justice concerning the legal consequences arising from Israeli policies and practices in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, which underscored the illegality of measures intended to alter the legal, historical, and demographic status of the Occupied Palestinian Territory, the obligation to end the occupation, and the prohibition of the acquisition of territory by force. 

This step reflects an attempt to impose a new legal and administrative reality designed to consolidate control over the occupied land, thereby undermining the two-State solution, eroding the prospects for the establishment of an independent and viable Palestinian State, and jeopardizing the attainment of a just and comprehensive peace in the region.

The Ministers reiterate their categorical rejection of all unilateral measures aimed at altering the legal, demographic, and historical status of the Occupied Palestinian Territory. They stress that such policies constitute a dangerous escalation that will further heighten tensions and instability in the Occupied Palestinian Territory and the region as a whole. The Ministers call upon the international community to assume its responsibilities and take clear and decisive steps to halt these violations, ensure respect for international law, and safeguard the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people, foremost among them their right to self-determination ending the occupation ,  and to establish their independent and sovereign State on the lines of 4 June 1967, with East Jerusalem as its capital.

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Qatar, Uzbekistan Hold Political Consultations

Source: Government of Qatar

Doha, February 16, 2026

A round of political consultations was held in Doha today between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar and the Republic of Uzbekistan.

The Qatari side was chaired by HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi, with the Uzbek side chaired by HE First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Bahram Aliyev.

Cooperation relations between the two countries and ways to support and strengthen them were reviewed.

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Diplomatic Institute, Lekhwiya Sign MoU to Expand Cooperation, Exchange Expertise

Source: Government of Qatar

Doha, February 15, 2026

The Diplomatic Institute at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on joint cooperation and the exchange of expertise. This agreement aims to strengthen institutional partnerships and develop training and capacity-building opportunities between the two sides.

The MoU was signed by HE Director of the Diplomatic Institute, Dr. Abdulaziz Mohammed Al Horr and Commander of Lekhwiya Training Institute, Colonel Nawaf Abdullah Bakheet Al Maadadi.

The MoU aims to broaden cooperation in training, development, and the exchange of expertise and knowledge, as well as to organize joint programs and workshops. This will contribute to developing national competencies and enhancing institutional integration among entities involved in capacity building in the diplomatic and security fields. It will also support national efforts to prepare qualified personnel and facilitate the exchange of best practices and experiences.

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The Director of Policy Planning at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Participates in Panel on De-escalation and Enhancing Security in the Gulf

Source: Government of Qatar

Munich – February 15, 2026

HE Director of Policy Planning  at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Khalid bin Fahad Al Khater, took part in a closed panel discussion titled “From Confrontation to Standing Together? De-escalation and Enhancing Security in the Gulf.” The session was organized by the New Ground Research Foundation in cooperation with the Munich Security Conference, as part of the conference’s 62nd edition.

The discussion was held within the framework of the “Next Middle East” initiative, which brings together participants from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, Europe, and the United States. The initiative follows a three-phase approach aimed at examining the evolving dynamics of the Middle East and identifying new foundations for regional balance in the period ahead.