Category: Qatar

New York, December 10, 2025

HE Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani participated in the High-level Pledging Event on the Central Emergency Response Fund 2026, held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, in the presence of HE UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher.

In a statement during the event, HE Sheikha Alya announced that the State of Qatar, based on its firm belief in the vital role played by the UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) in responding to urgent humanitarian needs and its longstanding partnership with the United Nations, is pleased to pledge $1 million to support CERF for 2026.

Her Excellency expressed Qatar’s deep appreciation for the Fund’s pivotal role, noting that it has demonstrated a unique capacity to deliver rapid, life-saving assistance in the most urgent and complex humanitarian situations. She highlighted that CERF has provided food, shelter, medical care, and essential services at critical moments when swift response has meant the difference between life and death.

HE Qatar’s Permanent Representative also underscored the Fund’s sustained role in responding to emergencies in conflict zones and in addressing climate-related disasters, stressing its continued importance and indispensable value to the international community.

Her Excellency further noted that the State of Qatar was among the first contributors to CERF following its establishment in 2006, with its total contributions exceeding $21 million between 2006 and 2025.

She concluded by affirming the State of Qatar’s unwavering support for the Fund and its firm commitment to remaining a reliable and constructive partner of the United Nations. She stressed the importance of ensuring the timely and effective delivery of humanitarian assistance to all those affected and the need to strengthen cooperation among all stakeholders in humanitarian crises resulting from armed conflicts or natural disasters. She also highlighted the essential role of humanitarian diplomacy in promoting dialogue and facilitating access to those in need.

Doha, December 10, 2025

HE Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi met on Wednesday with HE Ambassador of the Republic of Haiti to the State of Qatar Jean-Marie Francois Junior Guillaume, on the occasion of the end of his tenure in the country.

His Excellency thanked HE the Ambassador for his efforts in supporting and strengthening bilateral relations, wishing him success in his new duties.

Doha, December 10, 2025

HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met with HE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Federal Republic of Somalia Abdisalam Abdi Ali, who is currently visiting the country.

The meeting reviewed bilateral cooperation relations between the two countries and ways to enhance and develop them, particularly in the fields of development and humanitarian support.

HE Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad reaffirmed the State of Qatar’s firm and steadfast position in supporting the brotherly Federal Republic of Somalia, and in backing all efforts aimed at achieving security and stability, as well as ensuring its sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity.

Doha, December 09, 2025

Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari met Tuesday with HE Joint Head of Iraq and Arabian Peninsula Department at the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) Thomas Allan, currently visiting the country.

During the meeting, they discussed the bilateral cooperation between the two countries and ways to support and develop it.

Doha| December 09, 2025

HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met on Tuesday with HE Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Shirley Ayorko Botchwey, who is visiting the country.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed avenues of cooperation between the State of Qatar and the Commonwealth and ways to enhance them, particularly in the fields of diplomacy and peacebuilding. They also exchanged views on a number of regional and international issues.
The meeting was attended by Director-General of the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) Fahad bin Hamad Al Sulaiti. 

The Ministry reaffirms Qatar’s full support for UNRWA, based on the State’s firm position in backing the legitimate rights of the brotherly Palestinian people, foremost among them the right to establish an independent state along the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital.

Doha|December 08, 2025

Advisor to the Prime Minister and Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed Mohammed Al Ansari affirmed the need for cooperation among all parties, including states, international organizations, and civil society, in order to develop a new mediation model that is more compatible with current challenges in conflict resolution.
Speaking at the closing session of the Qatar Mediation Forum held on the sidelines of the Doha Forum 2025, Dr. Al Ansari highlighted the significant transformations taking place in the field of mediation to resolve conflicts. 
He pointed to the increasing role played by states in this area, especially the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and those in the region.
In his remarks during the session, Dr. Al Ansari noted that the current mediation model is shifting towards cooperation among countries from different geographical regions, such as Qatar’s mediation between the Government of Colombia and the self-designated EGC, with the participation of the Kingdom of Norway, the Kingdom of Spain, and the Swiss Confederation, as part of joint efforts aimed at achieving effective and sustainable solutions.
He pointed out that mediation has increasingly come to take cultural and religious values into account, stressing the importance of understanding conflicts’ local contexts in order to achieve tangible progress, as seen in certain disputes in which interventions considered cultural and religious factors.
Dr. Al Ansari added that mediation is no longer limited to traditional frameworks, rather, they now also include non-governmental actors, such as humanitarian organizations, which have become influential participants in mediation processes.
Regarding current challenges in the field, the Advisor to the Prime Minister and Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that mediation today is often directed toward harm-reduction and temporary conflict resolution. This, he noted, requires putting in greater efforts in order to reach comprehensive and lasting solutions.
He also emphasized the importance of re-empowering international non-governmental organizations and the United Nations to reinforce their roles in mediation efforts.

Doha, December 08, 2025

Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Majed Mohammed Al Ansari, underscored that preventive diplomacy is the most effective means of stopping conflicts before they erupt, even though it often receives limited attention. He argued that early intervention consistently yields better results than responding after crises have escalated.

Speaking during a session titled “Global Conversations on Peaceful Coexistence” at the 23rd Doha Forum, Al Ansari noted that traditional mediation tools and mechanisms have changed substantially in recent years. He highlighted a shortage of international institutions with the capacity for effective intervention, attributing this to declining institutional and financial support. He pointed out that cooperation between states and non-governmental organizations, particularly in providing technical and institutional assistance, has become essential for achieving meaningful progress in mediation efforts.

Al Ansari also warned that current global conditions are placing dialogue and peace at heightened risk. He pointed to an increase in aggressive behavior by certain actors who are shielded rather than held accountable, which complicates diplomatic efforts and makes peaceful resolutions more difficult to achieve. He stressed that rapid engagement and the strategic use of political capital are now critical to driving real change in conflict situations. 

Doha | December 8, 2025

H.E. Mr. Nayef bin Abdullah Al-Emadi, Director of the Department of Arab Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, met today with Mr. Ahmet Riza Bey, Head of the Middle East and North Africa Division at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye.

The meeting reviewed the bilateral cooperation between the two countries and ways to support and develop it, in addition to discussing a number of issues of mutual interest.