Source: Government of Qatar
Doha, August 16, 2026
HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad, met on Sunday with HE Ambassador of the Dominican Republic, Georges Bahsa Hazim.
During the meeting, they discussed cooperation relations between the two countries and ways to support and enhance them, in addition to several topics of mutual interest.
Source: Government of Qatar
Doha | August 16, 2026
HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad, met on Sunday with HE Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to the State of Qatar, Oliver Owcza.
During the meeting, they discussed cooperation relations between the two countries and ways to support and enhance them, in addition to several topics of mutual interest.
Source: Government of Qatar
Doha/ 16 August 2025
The Foreign Ministers of the State of Qatar, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Republic of Turkey, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the Arab Republic of Egypt, condemn the declared Israeli rejection of the Road Map for completing the implementation of US President Trump’s Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza conflict, as endorsed by UN Security Council Resolution 2803, and the Israeli rejection of Palestinian statehood. These positions amount to a direct repudiation of the Comprehensive Plan, jeopardise its implementation, and fundamentally undermine the collective efforts undertaken to achieve a just and lasting peace. Such rejection confirms that Israel now bears responsibility for obstructing the efforts to bring peace in Gaza and the rest of the Occupied Palestinian Territory.
The Road Map, which has been accepted by the Palestinian factions, is the conclusion of extensive efforts exerted by the mediators, namely Qatar, Egypt, Türkiye, the USA, the High Representative of Gaza and the Board of Peace and constitutes a vital milestone for the decommissioning of weapons concurrently with the withdrawal of Israeli forces, the deployment of the International Stabilization Force, the transfer of the administrative authority to the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza and the reconstruction of Gaza as stipulated in the Comprehensive Plan.
Rejecting the Road Map constitutes an explicit refusal to proceed with the implementation of the Comprehensive Plan, and directly threatens to derail the extensive efforts exerted by US President Trump to bring an end to the war in Gaza and establish the conditions for lasting peace. In this regard, the Ministers underscore the importance of sustained and active US engagement to ensure and enforce Israel’s full compliance with the commitments and arrangements envisaged under the Comprehensive Plan and its Road Map, and to prevent further obstruction of their implementation. They further stress that Israel bears direct and full responsibility for any consequences resulting from its continued rejection, obstruction, delay or non-compliance, including any resulting deterioration of the situation on the ground and disruption of ending the war in Gaza.
The Ministers reaffirm the urgent need for the full and immediate implementation of the Comprehensive Plan in order to address the grave humanitarian situation, ensure security and stability for all in Gaza, and pave the way for reconstruction and recovery 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. They categorically reject any attempt to deny or foreclose Palestinian statehood including through unilateral actions. A just, lasting and comprehensive peace only will be achieved by the implementation of two-State solution, by the realization of an independent and sovereign Palestinian State based on the 1967 lines, with East Jerusalem as its capital in accordance with international law and relevant United Nations resolutions. Any attempt to deny or foreclose Palestinian statehood therefore directly undermines the prospects for peace, security and stability throughout the region.
The Ministers underscore the importance of the continued role of the Board of Peace and call all parties to support its efforts for the implementation of the Road Map and advancing the second phase of President Trump’s Comprehensive Plan. The Ministers further call upon the Board of Peace, with the active support and engagement of the United States, to take immediate and concrete measures within its mandate to uphold the integrity of the Comprehensive Plan and prevent any party from obstructing its implementation.
Source: Government of Qatar
Mogadishu | August 16, 2026
HE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Federal Republic of Somalia Abdisalam Abdi Ali, met with HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Somalia, Dr. Abdullah bin Salem Al Nuaimi.
During the meeting, they reviewed cooperation relations between the two countries.
Source: Government of Qatar
Doha | August 13, 2026
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Republic of Rwanda, the State of Qatar, the Republic of Togo (as the African Union mediator), and the African Union Commission on the occasion of the sixth Joint Security Coordination Mechanism meeting held this week in Geneva, Switzerland.
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On August 12-13, 2026, representatives from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda (the Parties), along with the United States, Qatar, Togo (as the African Union mediator) and the African Union Commission convened the sixth meeting of the Joint Security Coordination Mechanism (JSCM) at the U.S. Mission in Geneva, Switzerland.
The DRC and Rwanda agreed to advance two initiatives to strengthen monitoring and verification of Washington Accords implementation on the ground. The parties requested that the United States consider these two initiatives and provide feedback at the next JSCM. The parties agreed to a trilateral planning conference in October 2026 that will culminate in a revised Operations Order guiding their coordinated efforts.
The African Union Commission presented on the outcomes of the African Union High-Level Meeting in Gaborone, Botswana, held July 24-25, 2026.
The DRC presented its Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (DDR) Plan for the Forces Démocratiques de Libération du Rwanda (FDLR) and responded to questions from JSCM members. Following the DRC’s presentation, the JSCM held a virtual session with the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the DRC (MONUSCO) to draw on its operational experience conducting DDR in the region.
The Governments of the DRC and Rwanda expressed their appreciation to the United States, Qatar, Togo, and the African Union Commission for their support throughout the peace process and agreed to reconvene for the next JSCM on September 16 –17 in Geneva.
Source: Government of Qatar
Geneva | August 14, 2026
The State of Qatar concluded its discussion of its combined report covering the second to fourth periodic reports on the implementation of the provisions of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, during the interactive dialogue with the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, held in Geneva on Aug. 12 and 13.
In the concluding statement, HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad expressed her sincere thanks and appreciation to the Chair and members of the Committee for the constructive and objective dialogue held during the discussion, commending the contributions of representatives of national entities and non-governmental organizations, the technical bodies of the United Nations in Geneva, interpreters, and all those who contributed to facilitating and enriching the dialogue.
Her Excellency affirmed that dialogue and the exchange of views and experiences constitute an important foundation for achieving the desired progress in the field of human rights, noting that the interactive dialogue represents a valuable opportunity to build bridges of understanding and international cooperation, and to exchange expertise and best practices, contributing to safeguarding human dignity and achieving justice and comprehensive and sustainable development.
She explained that the State of Qatar will benefit from the outcomes of the dialogue, the concluding observations and the recommendations to be issued by the Committee in continuing to develop its relevant legislation, policies and national programs concerning the rights of persons with disabilities, in accordance with a human rights-based approach grounded in respect for human dignity, equality and nondiscrimination, full and effective participation, accessibility, transparency and accountability.
Her Excellency renewed her affirmation that the State of Qatar places the promotion, protection and realization of human rights at the forefront of its priorities, considering them a fundamental pillar of the comprehensive reform and development efforts pursued by the State.
She noted that cooperation with United Nations human rights mechanisms complements the State’s national and international efforts to promote and protect human rights and to consolidate their values and principles.
In this context, HE the Minister of State for International Cooperation expressed the State of Qatar’s aspiration to strengthen cooperation with the United Nations Training and Documentation Center for Human Rights for South-West Asia and the Arab Region, to develop training and awareness programs targeting various national entities, thereby contributing to raising awareness of the provisions of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, supporting the development of the national capacities necessary for its implementation, and mainstreaming the disability perspective into legislation, policies, programs and public services.
Her Excellency called on the Committee’s experts to benefit from the knowledge and expertise gained from the experiences of States, while taking into account the differences in their legal systems, policies and national specificities, and to reflect this diversity in the Committee’s work, including when preparing general comments and guidelines that assist States Parties in understanding, interpreting and implementing the provisions of the Convention.
In this regard, she affirmed that promoting and protecting human rights can be achieved through the exchange of positive and diverse models and experiences.
Her Excellency concluded by affirming the State of Qatar’s belief that international cooperation represents the optimal means of achieving sustainable progress in the field of human rights, expressing its aspiration to continue working with the Committee, the international community, non-governmental organizations and all other stakeholders, and to move forward in a spirit of international cooperation and solidarity to address challenges that threaten human rights and ensure that no one is left behind.
Source: Government of Qatar
Doha | August 14, 2026
The State of Qatar strongly condemns the Iranian attack targeting two UAE oil tankers belonging to ADNOC that were crossing the Strait of Hormuz, considering it a severe violation of international law, the freedom of maritime navigation, and a clear violation of UN Security Council resolution 2817.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs renews the State of Qatar’s firm rejection of using the Strait of Hormuz as leverage, calling in that regard on reopening the strait without conditions.
The Ministry also stresses that the freedom of navigation at such a vital waterway was a firmly established principle not up for compromise, and that the continued closure of the strait undermines the critical interests of the region’s countries and the global economy.
The Ministry stresses the importance of halting the unjustified Iranian aggression on the assets of sisterly countries, stressing at the same time the State of Qatar’s full solidarity with the sisterly UAE, and its support for all measures the UAE will take to protect its assets.
Source: Government of Qatar
Doha, August 11, 2026
HE Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi met on Tuesday with HE Principal Secretary of Foreign Affairs in the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs of the Republic of Kenya Dr. Abraham Korir Sing’Oei, and his accompanying delegation, who are visiting the country.
During the meeting, the two sides reviewed bilateral cooperation and discussed ways to strengthen and expand it, particularly in the areas of economy, investment, energy, education, labor, and aviation. They also exchanged views on a number of regional and international issues of common interest.
Both sides expressed their shared desire to enhance existing cooperation frameworks in a manner that serves their mutual interests and contributes to further strengthening bilateral relations across various sectors.
Source: Government of Qatar
Doha, August 09, 2026
HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met Sunday with HE Ambassador of the Swiss Confederation to the State of Qatar Florence Tinguely.
The meeting discussed cooperation relations between the two countries and ways to support and strengthen them. It also discussed a number of topics of common interest.
Source: Government of Qatar
Doha, August 09, 2026
HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met Sunday with HE Ambassador of the Republic of Turkiye to the State of Qatar Dr. Mustafa Goksu.
The meeting discussed cooperation relations between the two countries and ways to support and strengthen them. It also discussed a number of topics of common interest.
