Category: Qatar

Doha, December 02, 2025

The high-level meeting for Least Developed Countries opened today, in the presence of Chairman of the Board of Directors of Qatar Fund for Development HE Sheikh Thani bin Hamad Al-Thani, along with several distinguished officials.
HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al-Misnad affirmed in the opening address that the meeting comes at a critical stage in which developing countries face major challenges, but at the same time possess opportunities that can turn into real achievements if the right partnerships, adequate financing, and supportive international environment are available. Her Excellency pointed out that international documents have emphasized that these challenges are not an inevitable fate, but rather an opportunity to renew commitment, build the capacities of these countries, strengthen infrastructure, and transfer technology.
Her Excellency said that innovation has become an indispensable necessity for achieving development, whether through digital transformation, human resource development, or innovative financing solutions. She stressed that traditional policies were no longer sufficient and that innovation is what will transform the potential of the least developed countries into effective developmental power.
Her Excellency also noted that multilateral cooperation remains the foundation of success, as sustainable development cannot be achieved without a shared international vision, fair financing, and effective institutions, highlighting that the State of Qatar continues its steadfast support for the United Nations efforts and its programs aimed at assisting the least developed countries.
Her Excellency highlighted The State of Qatar’s belief that these countries possess promising potential, and that investing in them, enabling digital transformation, and strengthening capacity-building were essential elements for achieving sustainable graduation..
Her Excellency noted that the future being sought was one were least developed countries participate fully and effectively in the global economy, without leaving anyone behind. She highlighted that today meeting was an important step toward this goal.
HE the Minister of State for International Cooperation concluded by expressing Qatar confident expectations for the outcomes of this meeting, reaffirming the country commitment to international partnership in support of the least developed countries. 

Doha| December 02, 2025

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met on Tuesday with Commander of US Central Command (CENTCOM) Admiral Charles Bradford Cooper, who is currently visiting the country. 
The meeting discussed the close strategic relations between the State of Qatar and the United States and ways to support and strengthen them, particularly in the areas of military and defense cooperation, in addition to a number of topics of common interest. 

Doha, December 01, 2025

HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met Monday with HE Minister for Foreign Trade and Development of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Okie De Vries, who is visiting the country.

Discussions during the meeting dealt with cooperation relations between the two countries and ways to support and strengthen them, particularly in the areas of international development, humanitarian projects, and foreign trade.

Both sides affirmed their commitment to continuing coordination and expanding areas of partnership in the coming period.

Doha, December 01, 2025

HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi, on Monday, received copies of the credentials of two newly appointed ambassadors to the State of Qatar.
His Excellency received the documents from HE Christos Kapodistrias, the new Ambassador of the Hellenic Republic; and HE Varlam Avaliani, the new Ambassador of Georgia.
HE Al Muraikhi wished both diplomats success in their duties and affirmed Qatar’s readiness to provide all necessary support to help strengthen bilateral relations with their respective countries across various fields.

Tbilisi, December 01, 2025

HE Director of the Diplomatic Protocol Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, Zurab Darchiashvili, on Monday received a copy of the credentials of HE Ali Yousef Abdulrahman Al Mulla, Qatar’s newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary in Tbilisi.

Doha | November 30, 2025

His Excellency Mr. Nayef bin Abdullah Al-Emadi, Director of the Arab Affairs Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, participated today in an event of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, organized by Palestinian schools in the State of Qatar.

This event is held in accordance with the 1977 United Nations General Assembly resolution establishing the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. It also seeks to reaffirm the justness of the Palestinian cause and express solidarity with the Palestinian people in their legitimate struggle to end the occupation, achieve freedom and independence, and establish an independent and sovereign state with East Jerusalem as its capital, in accordance with relevant international resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative.

Manama, November 30, 2025

The State of Qatar participated Sunday in the 166th ministerial meeting, preparatory to the 46th session of the Supreme Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), held in Manama, Bahrain.

The Qatari delegation was headed by HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi.

Doha, November 30, 2025

HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad has held talks in Doha with HE Khalilur Rahman, Bangladesh’s National Security Adviser, who is currently visiting the country.

The meeting focused on bilateral relations and ways to bolster cooperation, particularly in the humanitarian field.

The visit comes as Qatar continues to position itself as a key humanitarian actor in the region and beyond.

Doha, November 28, 2025

The State of Qatar strongly condemns, in the harshest terms, the incursion carried out by Israeli occupation forces today in the countryside of Damascus, accompanied by shelling that resulted in the loss of several civilian lives. This act is considered a blatant violation of Syria’s sovereignty and a flagrant breach of international law and humanitarian law.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirms that the continuation of such dangerous Israeli practices exacerbates tensions and undermines efforts to establish security and stability in the region.

The Ministry calls upon the international community to take immediate action to halt these violations, protect civilians, and hold those responsible accountable in accordance with international law.

The Ministry reiterates the State of Qatar’s full solidarity with the sisterly Syrian Arab Republic—its government and its people—and its support for all efforts aimed at ending the attacks and ensuring Syria’s security and stability, as well as the unity and integrity of its territories.

Brussels, November 27, 2025

The fourth round of political consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar and the Kingdom of Belgium was held in Brussels today.

The Qatari side was headed by HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi while the Belgian side was headed by HE Secretary General and President of the board of directors of the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation Theodora Gentsez.

The consultations dealt with discussing cooperation between the two countries and ways to support and strengthen them, in addition to several regional and international issues of joint interest.