Category: Qatar

Doha, September 23, 2025

HE Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi received Tuesday copies of credentials of three newly appointed ambassadors to the State of Qatar.
The diplomats included HE Badreddine Abdullah Mohammed Ahmed, Ambassador of the Republic of Sudan; HE Manthabiseng Phohleli, non-resident Ambassador of the Kingdom of Lesotho; and HE Cornelius Walegerea, non-resident Ambassador of the Solomon Islands.
During the individual meetings, HE the Secretary-General wished the ambassadors success in carrying out their duties and affirmed the Ministry’s full support to advance bilateral relations between the State of Qatar and their respective countries across various fields.

New York, September 23, 2025

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of the Swiss Confederation signed a letter of intent on cooperation in the field of humanitarian aid and development efforts on the margins of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
The letter was co-signed by HE Minister of State for International Cooperation, Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad, and HE Vice-Minister for International Cooperation, and Director General of the Swiss Development Cooperation Agency (SDC), Patricia Danzi. 

New York, September 23, 2025

HE Minister of State for International Cooperation and Vice Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad, attended the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between QFFD and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) on the margins of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
The MoU was co-signed by Director-General of QFFD, Fahad bin Hamad Al Sulaiti, and President of IFAD, Alvaro Lario.
The memorandum aims to support agricultural projects in the least developed communities and promote their economic empowerment.

New York, September 23, 2025

HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met with HE CEO of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, Dr. Sania Nishtar, on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
During the meeting, they discussed ways to enhance cooperation between the State of Qatar and the alliance to support vaccination programs and expand partnerships to ensure vaccine access to children in the most vulnerable communities. 

New York, September 23. 2025

HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met with HE Doctors Without Borders Secretary-General Christopher Lockyear, on the margins of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
During the meeting, they discussed ways to enhance cooperation between the State of Qatar and the organization in the humanitarian field, particularly in supporting medical and relief efforts in crisis-affected regions, thus contributing to alleviating the suffering of those most impacted by conflicts. 

New York, September 23, 2025

HE Minister of State for International Cooperation, Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad, met with HE Executive Director of the World Food Program, Cindy McCain, on the margins of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
During the meeting, both sides discussed cooperation between the State of Qatar and the Program in the areas of food security and humanitarian response.
They also deliberated on avenues for consolidating partnerships to ensure the flow of aid to communities in greatest need.

New York, September 23, 2025

The State of Qatar participated in the High-level Ministerial Dialogue on Digital Cooperation on the margins of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
HE Minister of State for International Cooperation, Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad, represented the State of Qatar at the Dialogue. 

Geneva, September 23, 2025

The State of Qatar stressed the importance of consolidating national unity, strengthening trust, building institutions, establishing security, promoting development, and moving forward with a comprehensive political process led by Syria, with broad participation from all components of the Syrian people.
This came in a statement by the State of Qatar delivered by Second Secretary at the Permanent Mission of the State of Qatar to Geneva Abdullah bin Ali Bahzad, during his participation in the Item 4 General Debate, within the framework of the 60th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva.
Bahzad emphasized that Syria today stands at a historic crossroads, indicating that after 14 years of devastating conflict and decades of authoritarian rule, the decisions and policies taken by the state will have a significant and direct impact on stability and social peace.
He pointed out that the establishment of the Syrian National Commission for Transitional Justice, the National Commission for Missing, and the two independent national commissions of inquiry into the events in the coastal and Sweida, as well as positive cooperation with the Independent International Commission of Inquiry, represent an important step by the state toward acknowledging its responsibility to investigate crimes and violations committed against Syrians and ensuring justice and accountability.
He voiced the State of Qatar’s welcome of the roadmap agreed upon by Syria, Jordan, and the United States to resolve the crisis in Sweida, enhance stability in southern Syria, and consolidate security and peace in the region. He urged all parties to refrain from any actions that could fuel tensions and destabilize the situation to ensure the success of these efforts.
The Second Secretary of the Permanent Mission of the State of Qatar to Geneva reiterated Qatar’s call to the international community to continue providing humanitarian and development support, lift sanctions, and take all necessary measures to halt Israeli attacks and end its occupation of Syrian territory. 

New York, September 22, 2025

HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi, met separately with HE Foreign Minister of Colombia, Rosa Yolanda Mapy; HE Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Integration and Chadians Abroad of the Republic of Chad Abdoulaye Sabre Fadoul; HE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade of Zimbabwe Prof. dr. Amon Murwira; HE Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs of the US, Michael Kozak; HE EU Special Representative for the Middle East Peace Process Christophe Bigot; and HE Member of the House of Lords in the United Kingdom, Lord Tariq Ahmad, on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

The discussions focused on cooperation relations, ways to support and enhance them, and issues of mutual interest.

New York, September 22, 2025

HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met Monday with with HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, Marko Duric, on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

During the meeting, they discussed cooperation relations between the two countries, ways to support and enhance them, and a number of topics of mutual interest.

An agreement was also signed to abolish visa requirements for holders of diplomatic and service passports, along with a memorandum of understanding for cooperation between the Diplomatic Institute and the Diplomatic Academy of the two countries.