Category: Qatar

Source: Government of Qatar

Source: Government of Qatar

Source: Government of Qatar

Source: Government of Qatar

Source: Government of Qatar

Source: Government of Qatar

Source: Government of Qatar

New York, September 26, 2026

The State of Qatar has participated in a high-level meeting on upholding international law, held on the margin of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

Advisor to the Prime Minister and Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari represented the State of Qatar at the meeting.

In his remarks during the meeting, Dr. Al Ansari affirmed Qatar’s unwavering commitment to the UN Charter and the principles of international law, particularly the sovereign equality of states and the peaceful settlement of disputes.
He voiced belief that the credibility of the international legal system depends on its consistent application, free from selectivity or double standards.

Dr. Al Ansari emphasized the importance of accountability for violations of international law, foremost among them the situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, and reaffirmed the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination and the establishment of an independent state based on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.

He went on saying that restoring confidence in international institutions requires halting the ongoing crimes against the Palestinian people, who continue to suffer daily from the expansion of the occupation and the denial of their most basic rights to life, whether through restrictions on aid delivery, ongoing assassinations and daily targeting, or attacks on paramedics, aid workers, and journalists, while also ensuring that perpetrators do not escape punishment.

The Advisor to the Prime Minister and Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted that HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani had clearly articulated this principle in his address to the United Nations General Assembly, when he called upon the international community to demonstrate its seriousness in upholding values and the rule of law, emphasizing that law must apply equally to all; otherwise, it loses its meaning when enforced against the weak while the strong are exempted.

Dr. Al Ansari explained that the State of Qatar’s principled positions, which are in line with international law and international legitimacy, are closely linked to its diplomatic approach, noting that mediation and the peaceful settlement of disputes constitute a firm pillar of Qatari foreign policy.

He pointed out that Qatar’s efforts extend beyond mediation and facilitating dialogue between conflicting parties to reach peaceful solutions; they also encompass providing humanitarian responses to alleviate suffering caused by wars and natural disasters, as well as supporting human development efforts in numerous countries across the region and beyond.

The Advisor to the Prime Minister and Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that peace is not a task that a single state or group of states can monopolize or claim exclusive stewardship over; rather, it is a mission for the entire world. He highlighted the necessity of enhancing joint action and designing global peace supply chains whereby the components of peace are created and assembled through multilateral mechanisms and international partnerships for the benefit of all humanity. 

Concluding his remarks, Dr. Majed Al Ansari reiterated the State of Qatar’s commitment to upholding these principles and to supporting multilateral cooperation, dialogue, and peaceful solutions based on international law and the purposes and principles of the UN Charter. 

Source: Government of Qatar

Source: Government of Qatar

New York, September 26, 2026

The State of Qatar on Saturday participated in the fourth high-level meeting on the Global Development Initiative (GDI), held on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

HE Minister of State for International Cooperation, Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad, represented the State of Qatar at the meeting.

In her address, Her Excellency affirmed Qatar’s support for efforts to accelerate the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This support comes amidst mounting challenges facing developing countries-ranging from financing and debt crises to food insecurity, climate change, the digital and technological divide, and energy insecurity.

Her Excellency emphasized that inclusive and sustainable development is not merely an economic goal but a foundation for peace, stability, and prosperity. She noted that, guided by this principle, Qatar joined the Global Development Initiative to support collective efforts to place development at the heart of multilateral international action, through a people-centered approach that fosters innovation and translates commitments into tangible actions and results. 

She highlighted the importance of strengthening international cooperation to address the widening development financing gap and mobilize additional resources for developing nations-particularly the least developed countries. She emphasized the need to fulfill commitments regarding development finance, Official Development Assistance (ODA), and climate action, as well as to reform the international financial system to make it more responsive to the needs of developing countries and supportive of their efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

HE the Minister of State for International Cooperation noted that rapid advancements in artificial intelligence and digital technologies offer immense opportunities to accelerate progress toward sustainable development. However, she warned that these technologies could exacerbate inequalities if developing countries lack equitable access to technology, knowledge, and capacity-building. She called for enhanced international cooperation in technology transfer, innovation, scientific research, and digital capacity-building to ensure that the technological revolution serves as a driving force for development for all.

Her Excellency explained that the State of Qatar is working to achieve comprehensive national progress through the implementation of its National Vision 2030. She reaffirmed the country’s commitment to supporting sustainable development, fostering partnerships, and upholding international solidarity. She also highlighted Qatar’s continued efforts to leverage its diverse partnerships with United Nations agencies and international financial institutions to support initiatives aimed at eradicating poverty, promoting quality education for all, ensuring energy access, enhancing food security and healthcare, and building resilience against shocks and humanitarian disasters. 

She highlighted the State of Qatar’s leading role in implementing the Doha Programme of Action for the Least Developed Countries (2022-2031) by supporting projects that build resilience, enhance food security, and advance other programme outcomes. She noted Doha’s preparations to host the High-Level Meeting on the Midterm Review of the Doha Programme of Action, slated for March 25-27, which aims to assess progress, renew the commitment to implementation and resource mobilization, share experiences, and support efforts toward sustainable graduation from the Least Developed Countries category.

Her Excellency affirmed the State of Qatar’s commitment to working with all member states to strengthen international cooperation and mobilize efforts and resources in the face of interconnected global challenges, thereby contributing to a more just, inclusive, and sustainable future.

Source: Government of Qatar

New York, September 26, 2026

The State of Qatar participated Saturday in the joint ministerial meeting of the Arab League and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), held on the margin of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi represented the State of Qatar at the meeting.

Addressing the meeting, HE the Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Qatar’s appreciation for the efforts made to strengthen and coordinate joint Arab and Islamic action to protect the city of Jerusalem and its Islamic and Christian holy sites. He emphasized the necessity of placing this issue at the forefront of everyone’s priorities, noting that Qatar has consistently and actively participated in these efforts.

His Excellency also voiced Qatar’s strongest condemnation of the Israeli escalation at Al-Aqsa Mosque, particularly the continued mass incursions by settlers led by extremist Israeli ministers under the protection of Israeli police forces, and the raising of the Israeli flag within its courtyards. He described these actions as a flagrant violation of international law and international humanitarian law, as well as an unacceptable provocation to the sentiments of millions of Muslims around the world. 

HE Dr. Al Khulaifi reiterated the State of Qatar’s rejection of the systematic and illegal Israeli violations and measures aimed at altering the historical, legal, and demographic character of occupied East Jerusalem and undermining the sanctity and status of its Islamic and Christian holy sites. He emphasized that all unilateral measures intended to impose a new “fait accompli” regarding Jerusalem and its holy sites are null and void under international law and international legitimacy resolutions, and that Al-Aqsa Mosque compound is a place of worship exclusively for Muslims. He affirmed, in this regard, the State of Qatar’s support for the historic Hashemite custodianship of Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem.

HE the Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs also stressed the importance of implementing the outcomes of the Amman meeting held last August, with the participation of HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, particularly the activation of Qatar’s initiative to launch a sustainable institutional mechanism. This mechanism includes a media platform to monitor, document, and expose Israeli violations against holy sites and worshippers, highlight their grave repercussions, and present them to international organizations and global public opinion.

He also voiced Qatar’s appreciation of the the welcome extended to this initiative by the Arab Ministerial Committee concerned with illegal Israeli policies and measures in Jerusalem as well as its looking forward to continuing coordination with the General Secretariats of the League of Arab States and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation to activate this mechanism, define its operational procedures and funding sources, and launch a coordinated diplomatic and media campaign to expose Israeli violations and mobilize international pressure to halt them.

He reiterated the State of Qatar’s unwavering support of the rights of the Palestinian people, foremost among them the right to self-determination; the establishment of an independent state based on the borders of June 4, 1967, with East Jerusalem as its capital, in accordance with international law and relevant United Nations resolutions; and implementing the two-state solution. He, further reaffirmed Qatar’s rejection of all measures and policies that threaten the implementation of the two-state solution.