Category: Qatar

Doha – 7 August 2026

The State of Qatar welcomes the release by the Congolese authorities of 15 detained persons and the facilitation by the International Committee of the Red Cross of their transfer and handover to the Congo River Alliance/March 23 Movement on 6 and 7 August, pursuant to the Mechanism for the Release of Detained Persons signed in Doha last September, as part of the Doha Peace Process.

The State of Qatar affirms that the release of the detained persons represents an important step towards strengthening confidence among the parties and creating conducive conditions for further progress towards reaching peaceful and sustainable solutions, thereby contributing to efforts aimed at achieving peace and stability in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The State of Qatar commends the role played by the International Committee of the Red Cross in implementing the Mechanism for the Release of Detained Persons and in ensuring their safe transfer and handover in accordance with humanitarian principles, as well as the efforts of partners supporting the peace process.

The State of Qatar reiterates its commitment to continuing its efforts to facilitate dialogue among the parties, guided by its steadfast approach of supporting peaceful solutions to conflicts and promoting regional security and stability. It expresses its hope that this step will serve as an impetus for further measures that strengthen confidence among the parties and meet the aspirations of the Congolese people for peace, development and prosperity.

Doha | August 07, 2026

The State of Qatar expresses its condemnation and denunciation of an explosion that targeted a minibus in the city of Jaramana in the Arab Republic of Syria, which led to injuries.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs renews the State of Qatar’s firm position of rejecting violence, terrorism, and criminal acts, regardless of the motives, stressing its complete solidarity with the Syrian government in all measures it would take to maintain security and stability.

The Ministry expresses the State of Qatar’s wishes for a swift recovery for the injured.

Doha | August 07, 2026

The State of Qatar condemns the Houthi attacks on the Najran region in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia that injured several civilians, considering it a severe violation of sovereignty and international law, as well as a dangerous escalation that threatens the region’s security and stability.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stresses the State of Qatar’s complete rejection of the targeting of civilians, civilian infrastructure, and critical facilities, while stressing its complete solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in all measures it would take to maintain the safety of its land as well as its security and stability.

The Ministry expresses the State of Qatar’s wishes for a swift recovery for the injured, praying to Allah the Almighty to keep the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its people from harm’s way.

Amman, August 05, 2026

The State of Qatar Participated in the meeting of the Arab Ministerial Committee tasked with mobilizing international action in response to illegal Israeli policies and measures in occupied Jerusalem, held Wednesday in Amman, Jordan.
HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani led the State of Qatar’s delegation at the meeting.
The Secretary-General of the Arab League, the Foreign Ministers of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Republic of Turkiye, along with representatives from the Republic of Indonesia and Malaysia also participated in the meeting.
The meeting dealt with the dangerous and unprecedented Israeli escalation in the occupied city of Jerusalem and its Islamic and Christian holy sites. In addition, a joint action was launched to address all illegal Israeli measures that are pushing the region toward further conflict.
The committee includes in its membership the State of Qatar, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Republic of Tunisia, the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Federal Republic of Somalia, the Republic of Iraq, the State of Palestine, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Kingdom of Morocco, and the Secretary-General of the Arab League.

Doha, August 04, 2026

Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari affirmed Tuesday that the State of Qatar, the Sultanate of Oman and Pakistan have been bending constant efforts to facilitate engagement between Iran and the United States to bridge their viewpoints.
He noted that coordination is ongoing between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states and regional partners to support endeavors aimed at reaching a lasting solution to the crisis.
In a weekly press briefing of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Al Ansari said the current priority is to contain the escalation and reopen the way for diplomatic efforts. He stressed the importance of returning to the negotiating table as the optimal off-ramp to address the ongoing disputes.
Dr. Al Ansari pointed out that regional and international de-escalation efforts and the push for a diplomatic solution are still underway, emphasizing that countries of the region are working collaboratively to avoid any new escalation and uphold the return to the dialogue path.
Mediators were consistently working to create the appropriate conditions for the resumption of direct dialogue, Dr. Al Ansari underlined, stating that he hoped these efforts would yield positive outcomes in the near future.
Stemming from its expertise in international mediation efforts, Dr. Al Ansari said that the State of Qatar does not set specific timelines to reach deals. He highlighted that the success of any agreement hinges on the extent of the readiness of all relevant parties to reach that deal.
Dr. Al Ansari further remarked that Qatari communications are ongoing at various leadership levels with relevant parties in pursuit of making a breakthrough in the negotiations path, emphasizing that no final agreement has been reached thus far.
Regarding navigation security in the Strait of Hormuz, Dr. Al Ansari stressed that the Qatari stance is firm in clamoring for ensuring the freedom of navigation in accordance with international law, and in preventing the Strait from ever being used either as a vehicle for political pressure or to achieve unilateral interests.
Dr. Al Ansari noted that the minimum demands at the current stage are to return to the previous status of the Strait, in line with international law and in coordination with all littoral and concerned nations.
  He stressed that any future arrangements regarding the management of the Strait or the regulation of navigation through it must be reached through consensus among all affected countries in the region.
Ensuring the uninterrupted flow of trade and freedom of passage represents a shared priority for the international community, Dr. Al Ansari underscored.
With respect to the issue of Gaza, Dr. Al Ansari said that the statement issued by the mediators on the Israeli relentless violations in Gaza intends to hold the Israeli entity responsible for the implementation of the ceasefire deal in the Strip.
He added that efforts are still ongoing in lockstep with a variety of parties, particularly the United States of America, alongside mediators in the State of Qatar, the Arab Republic of Egypt and the Republic of Turkiye, to ensure the swift enforcement of the second phase of the agreement.
The international community has patently realized the entity that obstructs the implementation of the agreement on the ground, Dr. Al Ansari noted, indicating that the transition to the second phase – based on US President Donald Trump’s plan and the support he had announced for this plan – places full responsibility on the Israeli side.
Dr. Al Ansari further recalled that the Hamas movement has been committed to what is required; hence, there are clear undelivered obligations on the part of the Israeli side under this accord.
He noted that the course of negotiations since 2023 has been marked by several instances of Israeli procrastination in implementing the terms of the agreement, pointing to the latest Israeli escalation and the targeting of civilians in the Gaza Strip, which resulted in the killing of more than 30 people.
Dr. Al Ansari described this action as a new attempt to disrupt progress in the negotiations track and impede the achievement of peaceful solutions to the conflict.
In addition, Dr. Al Ansari stressed the importance of Israeli withdrawal from all occupied territories, asserting that the occupation is unwarranted in all forms, and that the State of Qatar bases its positions on international law and the relevant references.
He called on the international community to exercise further pressure to ensure the implementation of the agreement, culminating in the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip and improving the humanitarian conditions of Gazans who have been suffering for over two years.
  Regarding the telephone conversation held between HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani and HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov, Dr. Al Ansari said that the State of Qatar has been committed to keeping all regional and international partners in the loop with respect to the evolving situation in the region.
Dr. Al Ansari stated that the implications of the current crisis go beyond regional borders, prompting the imperative of bolstering coordination and consultations with various international partners in support of efforts to reach diplomatic solutions.
Communications with the Russian side are ongoing on a variety of issues, Dr. Al Ansari assured, highlighting that the recent communication addressed the evolving regional situation and the recent developments pertaining to the diplomatic endeavors underway.
He underscored the importance of briefing international partners on the evolving progress of the negotiations, along with the efforts bent to push them forward.

Doha | August 04, 2026

The State of Qatar voices its condemnation and denunciation of the bombing that targeted a police station in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in the northwest of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, which led to deaths and injuries.

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

The ministry extends the State of Qatar’s condolences to the families of the victims, and to the government and people of Pakistan, wishing the injured a speedy recovery.

Doha, August 03, 2026

HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held separate phone calls with HH Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly United Arab Emirates Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, HH Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al-Saud, HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly State of Kuwait Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly Sultanate of Oman Badr bin Hamad bin Hamoud Al Busaidi, HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly Kingdom of Bahrain Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani.

The calls dealt with discussing bilateral cooperation and the latest regional developments, particularly the diplomatic efforts and joint coordination to de-escalate and enhance the region’s security and stability.

HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foriegn Affairs stressed during the calls the importance of having all parties commit to dialogue and diplomacy, implementing what was agreed in the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran, including the freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, to maintain the region’s security and protect the gains made and enhance regional stability.

His Excellency renewed the State of Qatar’s support for all efforts to defuse tensions and reach a comprehensive agreement that establishes permanent peace in the region. 

Doha| August 03, 2026

HE Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi met on Monday with HE Ambassador of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to the State of Qatar, Faisal Ali Ibrahim, on the occasion of the end of his tenure. 

HE Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs extended thanks to HE the Ambassador for his efforts in supporting and strengthening bilateral relations, wishing him success in his new duties.

Doha, August 02, 2026

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani and HH Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud, held a phone call on Sunday.

During the phone call, the two sides discussed cooperation relations between the two countries and ways to support and enhance them.

They also discussed the latest regional developments, particularly the diplomatic efforts and joint coordination to de-escalate and strengthen security and stability in the region.

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs stressed the need for all parties to commit to dialogue and diplomacy, and to implement the understanding between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran, including ensuring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, in order to maintain security in the region, preserve the progress achieved, and promote regional stability.

His Excellency reiterated the State of Qatar’s unwavering support for all efforts aimed at reducing tensions and reaching a comprehensive agreement that secures sustainable peace in the region.