Category: Qatar

Doha, August 02, 2026

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani and HE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Dr. Ayman Safadi, 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. 

Doha | August 02, 2026

HE Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi, received on Sunday a copy of the credentials of HE Ambassador of the Republic of Malta to the State of Qatar, Maria Camilleri Calleja.

HE the Secretary-General wished the ambassador success in carrying out her duties, assuring her of full support to advance bilateral relations between Qatar and Malta to foster closer cooperation across various fields.

Doha | July 31, 2026

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani and Chairman of the Political Bureau ofآ Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), Dr. Khalil Al Hayya held a telephone conversation on Friday.
at the outset of the call HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs congratulated Dr. Al Hayya on assuming his new responsibilities, expressing his best wishes for success in serving the interests of the brotherly Palestinian people.
His Excellency also welcomed the movement’s decision to accept the roadmap for completing the second phase of the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip, expressing hope that this would contribute to ending the suffering of the brotherly Palestinian people in the Strip and to fulfilling their aspirations for security and stability.
In this context, His Excellency stressed the need for the international community to assume its responsibilities and pressure Israel to fulfill its obligations under the agreement and cease its ongoing violations of the rights of the Palestinian people, thus ensuring the completion of the roadmap and achieving peace and stability in the Gaza Strip. 

Doha, July 30

HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi held a telephone conversation on Thursday with HE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana Hugh Hilton Todd.
During the call, they discussed bilateral cooperation relations and ways to support and strengthen them and explored the latest developments in Latin America, in addition to several other topics of mutual interest.
HE the Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed Qatar’s support for all efforts aimed at promoting security and stability in Latin America.
For his part, HE the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana commended Qatar’s efforts in mediation and the peaceful resolution of conflicts in various parts of the world. 

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirms that the continuation of these attacks represents a dangerous escalation that would complicate efforts to contain tensions and undermine political and diplomatic efforts aimed at achieving security and stability in the region.

The Ministry stresses the need for an immediate and comprehensive cessation of all military operations and attacks that threaten the security and stability of the region, refraining from any actions that could further expand the cycle of escalation, returning to the path of dialogue and negotiations, and adhering to the understandings reached through diplomatic efforts.

The Ministry also reiterates the State of Qatar’s full solidarity with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the State of Kuwait, and its support for all measures they take to safeguard their sovereignty and security.

Doha | July 30, 2026

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met Thursday with HE Ambassador of the European Union to the State of Qatar, Dr. Cristian Tudor, on the occasion of the end of his tenure.

During the meeting, HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs wished HE Ambassador of EU success in his future assignments, and further progress and prosperity for the relations between the State of Qatar and the European Union.

Kingston | July 30, 2026

The State of Qatar participated in the 31st session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Assembly, held in Kingston, Jamaica, from July 27-31.

Representing Qatar at the session was Secretary of the Standing Committee of the Convention on the Law of the Sea Omar Ali Al Ali.

During Qatar’s statement under item (9) of the agenda, concerning the annual report of the Secretary-General of the ISA, Al Ali reaffirmed Qatar’s support for the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and the legal framework it established for managing the international seabed area as the common heritage of humankind. In this context, he stressed the importance of achieving a balance between the responsible utilization of marine resources and the protection of the marine environment.

Al Ali noted that the current phase requires enhanced dialogue and cooperation among states parties, contributing to the strengthening of trust and the improvement of decision-making processes. He also emphasized the importance of relying on credible scientific knowledge, comprehensive environmental assessments, and transparency in the Authority’s work.

Al Ali called for continued dialogue on the development of non-binding strategic tools that would help assess the scientific, environmental, and institutional readiness of decisions under consideration by the Authority. He stated that such tools would enhance transparency and support more informed decision-making without affecting the existing legal framework or the mandates of the Authority’s organs.

Al Ali also renewed the State of Qatar’s readiness to cooperate with all member states in support of the work of the International Seabed Authority and to enable it to carry out its mandate in accordance with the UNCLOS, in a manner that serves the interests of all humanity.

Lima | July 30, 2026

The State of Qatar participated in the inauguration ceremony of HE President Keiko Sofia Fujimori of the Republic of Peru.

HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi represented the State of Qatar at the inauguration ceremony.

Doha/ July 29, 2026

A telephone conversation took place between His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and His Excellency Mr. Johann Wadephul, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany.

During the call, they reviewed the bilateral cooperation relations between the two countries and discussed ways to support and enhance them, as well as the latest regional developments, particularly the ongoing diplomatic efforts and the joint coordination aimed at de-escalating tensions and promoting security and stability in the region.

His Excellency the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, during the call, emphasized the necessity for all parties to adhere to dialogue and diplomacy, and to implement the understandings reached within the framework of the Memorandum of Understanding between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran, including ensuring freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, with a view to maintaining regional security, safeguarding the achievements attained, and enhancing regional stability.

His Excellency also reiterated the State of Qatar’s full support for all efforts aimed at defusing tensions and reaching a comprehensive agreement that would achieve sustainable peace in the region.

Doha, July 29, 2026

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani has discussed bilateral ties and the latest regional developments with HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah.

During a phone conversation, the two ministers took stock of diplomatic efforts and coordination to reduce tensions and bolster regional security.

HE Sheikh Mohammed stressed the need for all parties to pursue dialogue and diplomacy and to implement the US-Iran memorandum of understanding, including ensuring freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, to safeguard regional security, preserve recent gains and strengthen stability.

His Excellency also reaffirmed Doha’s support for efforts to ease tensions and reach a comprehensive agreement that would deliver lasting peace in the region.