Source: Government of Qatar
Beirut, August 30
Lebanese Prime Minister Dr. Nawaf Salam met with HE the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Lebanon Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani.
The meeting discussed cooperation relations between the two countries and explore ways to strengthen them.
Source: Government of Qatar
Cairo, August 28
HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani affirmed Thursday the State of Qatar and the Arab Republic of Egypt’s commitment to reaching a solution that ends the Israeli war on Gaza, despite all attempts to distort, disrupt, and undermine these efforts.
His Excellency stressed that without the bilateral partnership between the two countries and the scale of their efforts, the previous ceasefire agreement in the Strip would not have been achieved.
His Excellency made these remarks during a joint press conference with HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of Egypt Badr Abdel Aatty, held on the sidelines of the Sixth Session of the Qatari-Egyptian Joint Higher Committee in Cairo.
His Excellency stated that the international community must exert pressure on Israel to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza and to stop the famine currently affecting the Palestinian people, expressing hope for a ceasefire agreement to be reached as soon as possible.
His Excellency noted that his visit to Cairo comes within the framework of the Committee’s sixth session and reflects the vision of both countries’ leadership to deepen bilateral relations, which have witnessed remarkable development in recent years, adding that the recent visit of HE President of the sisterly Arab Republic of Egypt Abdel Fattah El Sisi to the State of Qatar was a significant milestone in advancing these relations.
HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs pointed out that the Committee’s discussions covered various files and issues, confirming the alignment of views between Qatar and Egypt on many regional matters.
His Excellency emphasized their joint efforts to de-escalate tensions in several Arab countries, including the sisterly Republic of Lebanon, the sisterly Syrian Arab Republic, and the sisterly Republic of Sudan.
He also highlighted that Lebanon and Syria are witnessing irresponsible Israeli actions that threaten the security of the entire region, unfortunately without any deterrent response.
In another context, His Excellency underscored the strong fraternal ties between Qatar and Egypt, rooted in solid relations between the two peoples and leaderships, as well as the economic foundations currently being built to establish a new phase of joint economic cooperation.
His Excellency reviewed the package of direct Qatari investments in Egypt previously announced in Doha, amounting to approximately USD 7.5 billion, noting that several bilateral agreements and projects will be finalized in the coming weeks.
His Excellency praised the growth in trade volume between the two countries and looked forward to further expansion in the future, emphasizing that joint cooperation is not limited to the economic field but also includes cultural, agricultural, social solidarity, and societal transformation sectors.
His Excellency considered the memoranda of understanding signed today with the Egyptian side an important step toward diversifying the base of cooperation between the two countries.
His Excellency underlined that there is a valuable opportunity for consultation between the two countries, which has not stopped and is not limited to joint meetings, but also continues through daily communications.
His Excellency commended the scale of efforts made by both sides to reach a halt to the genocide being inflicted on the Palestinian people in Gaza, adding that it is shameful that these conditions have persisted for months without any action from the international community, appreciating the partnership with the United States and all efforts by sisterly Arab and Islamic countries that support the Qatari and Egyptian initiatives.
His Excellency also explained during the joint press conference that the past period witnessed intensive work to reach common ground for an agreement on the release of hostages and detainees, the exchange of prisoners, and a ceasefire as a prelude to ending the war. However, these efforts were unfortunately met with further disregard.
His Excellency affirmed the great responsibility that lies with the international community to act in ending the famine and siege affecting the Palestinian people in Gaza.
HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs noted that the Committee also discussed developments in the Iranian nuclear file, which represents a critical security issue for all countries in the region, underscoring the importance of reaching a diplomatic solution that ensures regional stability, which cannot be achieved through war but through diplomatic means.
His Excellency called on Arab countries and regional states to cooperate in reaching such solutions.
HE Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates of the Arab Republic of Egypt Dr. Badr Abdel Aatty affirmed that the Sixth Session of the Qatari-Egyptian Joint Higher Committee witnessed the signing of several agreements and memoranda of understanding, most notably a cooperation agreement in the field of social insurance between Egypt’s Ministry of Social Solidarity and the General Retirement and Social Insurance Authority of Qatar, in addition to a memorandum of understanding for cooperation in the agricultural sector between the two brotherly countries.
During the conference, His Excellency announced the launch of a political consultation mechanism between the foreign ministries of both countries, as well as the signing of the minutes of the sixth session of the Committee, which saw broad ministerial participation from both sides, including the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health, the Minister of Social Solidarity, and the Minister of Agriculture on the Egyptian side.
His Excellency said that the convening of this session and its outcomes was a reflection of the commitment of both Qatar and Egypt to build on the results of the previous committee meeting, hosted in Doha in 2024, and the subsequent reciprocal high-level visits.
His Excellency noted that the discussions addressed ways to enhance and develop bilateral relations.
His Excellency also pointed to an increase in excess of 54% in trade exchange between the two countries over the past year, in addition to Qatar’s commitment to inject investments in Egypt amounting to $7.5 billion, with work underway on specific projects to be announced in the coming weeks.
His Excellency said that the Egyptian side presented promising investment opportunities and legislative and procedural reforms adopted by Egypt to facilitate the work of investors, including Qatari investors.
He affirmed the commitment to empowering the private sector in both countries and enhancing its role in supporting the economy and development, confirming that the coming phase will witness the flow of more Qatari investments into priority sectors, including agriculture, food security, real estate development, tourism and hospitality, transport and logistics, industrial localization, and renewable energy.
Regarding regional and international issues, His Excellency said that the discussions addressed developments in the Palestinian cause, affirming the alignment of Qatari and Egyptian views on the need for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, ensuring full access to humanitarian aid, and the release of hostages and a number of Palestinian detainees, paving the way for a permanent end to the aggression and a comprehensive political settlement that leads to the establishment of an independent Palestinian state on the Jun. 4, 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital.
His Excellency also stressed, during the joint press conference, the firm rejection by both countries of any attempts at the forced displacement of the Palestinian people, considering it a red line that cannot be accepted under any pretext.
He noted the continued Qatari-Egyptian efforts, in coordination with the United States and regional and international parties, to reach an agreement for a sixty-day ceasefire during which negotiations would be held to end the war, ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid, and prepare for an early recovery and reconstruction conference for Gaza, with the participation of the State of Qatar.
HE Dr. Badr Abdel Aatty highlighted that the discussions also covered the situations in Sudan, Libya, Syria, and Lebanon, in addition to developments in the Red Sea region, freedom of navigation, and the Iranian nuclear file, affirming the alignment of Qatari and Egyptian positions on these issues and their commitment to resolving them through peaceful means, away from military solutions.
Source: Government of Qatar
Cairo, August 28, 2025
The sixth session of the Joint Higher Committee between the State of Qatar and the Arab Republic of Egypt was held on Thursday in Cairo.
HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani chaired Qatar’s delegation at the session, while HE Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Dr. Badr Abdelatty led the Egyptian side.
The session discussed cooperation relations between the two countries and ways to support and enhance them, particularly in the fields of economy, investment, diplomacy, social affairs, agriculture, and food security.
In this regard, the two sides reiterated their commitment to enhancing bilateral relations in various fields, thus strengthening joint Arab action.
Key regional developments were also discussed, especially the situation in the Gaza Strip and the occupied Palestinian territories. HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs affirmed the continuation of coordination between the two countries within the framework of joint mediation to end the war on Gaza, ensure the protection of civilians, release prisoners and hostages, and facilitate the flow of humanitarian aid to address the catastrophic conditions in the Strip.
In this context, the two sides addressed the new ceasefire proposal for the Gaza Strip, recently presented by the mediators. They noted that the Israeli side has not yet provided an official response, despite the proposal representing an opportunity to release prisoners and hostages, halt the aggression, and ensure the urgent and safe flow of humanitarian aid to the Strip, in a framework consistent with the proposals put forward by the US President’s envoy to the Middle East.
The two sides condemned the continued Israeli aggression, the expansion of military operations, the continued policy of starvation in Gaza, and settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank. They emphasized that these flagrant violations of international law will further complicate the situation, exacerbate the humanitarian suffering in Gaza, undermine security and stability in the region, and undermine the chances of achieving a just and comprehensive peace.
The two sides also discussed the developments in Sudan, Yemen, Syria, Libya, Lebanon, the Horn of Africa, and the Red Sea, as well as developments related to the Iranian nuclear file. HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs affirmed the State of Qatar’s support for regional and international efforts aimed at achieving peace and stability in Arab countries, thus enhancing security and consolidating peace in the region.
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed for cooperation in the field of social insurance and pensions between the General Retirement and Social Insurance Authority and the National Organization for Social Insurance of the Arab Republic of Egypt. Another MoU was also signed for cooperation in the field of agriculture and food security between the governments of Qatar and Egypt. An MoU was also signed to establish a political consultation mechanism between the two countries’ foreign ministries, in addition to the minutes of the sixth session of the Joint Higher Committee.
Source: Government of Qatar
Cairo, August 28, 2025
HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met Thursday withآ HE Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates of the Arab Republic of Egypt Dr. Badr Abdelatty.
During the meeting, they discussed the cooperative relations between the two countries and ways to support and enhance them, and the latest developments in Gaza and the occupied Palestinian territories, particularly the updates on the joint mediation to end the brutal war on the Strip, in addition to a number of regional and international issues of mutual interest.
HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs affirmed, during the meeting, the State of Qatar’s aspiration to elevate relations with the Arab Republic of Egypt to broader horizons of cooperation and partnership between the two countries.
Both sides renewed their affirmation of the continued joint efforts within the framework of mediation to end the war on Gaza, ensure the protection of civilians, secure the release of prisoners and detainees, and facilitate the flow of humanitarian aid to address the catastrophic situation in the Strip.
Source: Government of Qatar
Doha| August 27, 2025
HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met on Wednesday with HE Deputy Minister and Government Representative for Korean Nationals Overseas Protection and Consular Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea Jung Ki-hong, who is currently visiting the country.
During the meeting, they reviewed cooperation relations between the two countries and ways to support and enhance them, in addition to a number of topics of common interest.
Source: Government of Qatar
Doha, August 26, 2025
HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani today met Tuesday HE Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak, and HE Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Rustem Umero, currently visiting the country.
Discussions during the meeting dealt with cooperation relations between the two countries and means to support and enhance them.
They also discussed the latest developments of the Russian-Ukrainian crisis and ways to resolve it peacefully, in addition to a number of issues of common interest.
During the meeting, HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs affirmed the State of Qatar’s support for all international efforts to find a peaceful solution to the Russian-Ukrainian crisis through dialogue and diplomatic means.
For their part, the two Ukrainian officials expressed their country’s appreciation for the State of Qatar’s efforts to reunite a number of Ukrainian children with their families in Ukraine.
They also lauded Qatar’s positive diplomatic efforts and its active role in Ukraine and the world.
Source: Government of Qatar
Doha | August 26, 2025
Her Excellency Dr. Mariam bint Ali bin Nasser Al-Misnad, Minister of State for International Cooperation, met today with His Excellency Mr. Amr Kamal El-Din El-Sherbini, Ambassador of the sisterly Arab Republic of Egypt to the State, on the conclusion of his tenure.
Her Excellency the Minister of State for International Cooperation extended her thanks to His Excellency the Ambassador for his efforts in supporting and enhancing bilateral relations, and wished him success and prosperity in his new assignment.
Source: Government of Qatar
Doha, August 26
Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari affirmed that the State of Qatar and the Arab Republic of Egypt have been engaged since the first day of the Israeli war on the Gaza Strip in serious mediation to end the aggression, based on the presumed seriousness of the parties to reach an agreement.
Dr. Al Ansari said, during the weekly media briefing of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Tuesday, that the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) had previously announced its approval of the new ceasefire proposal, which largely aligns with previous Israeli demands. He added that Israel has not yet provided any official response to the mediators proposal, noting that the State of Qatar urges international parties to exert pressure on Israel to respond to the mediation proposal, as the ball is now in the Israeli court, which does not want to reach an agreement. He also said that the State of Qatar was still waiting for an official response, and that Israel must clarify its reservations about the proposed text before it.
He pointed out that Qatar and Egypt did not pay attention to the location of the negotiations as much as they focused on the main goal, which is the ceasefire, indicating that the circulated statements regarding changing the location of the negotiations are part of political maneuvering, while the most important issue remains the Israeli response to the proposal.
Dr. Al Ansari noted that about ten days have passed since Hamas responded with approval to the proposal without an official response from the Israeli side, confirming that the mediators are in continuous contact with the United States and other concerned parties to push the negotiation process forward.
The Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs also stressed that the withdrawal statements from the negotiations are unofficial and are issued for internal political considerations in Israel, noting that the State of Qatar welcomes the participation of various international parties in the mediation efforts, but focuses on the main goal, which is the ceasefire.
He expressed the State of Qatar strong condemnation of the targeting of journalists in Gaza, pointing out that the targeting of more than one hundred journalists cannot be a mistake, but rather an attempt to obscure the facts.
Dr. Al Ansari called on the international community to exert more pressure on Israel to stop targeting journalists, ambulance crews, and civilians, stressing that those who kill journalists either hide facts or commit crimes they seek to cover up.
In another matter, the Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs referred to the continued Qatari mediation efforts in regional and international files, including supporting the peace process in the Republic of the Congo, expressing the State of Qatar gratitude to all parties involved in this path, and confirming its commitment to continue its efforts to reach an agreement.
At the beginning of the briefing, Dr. Al Ansari reviewed the most prominent activities of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs during the week, including the meeting of HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani with HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan Bakhtiyor Saidov, at the first meeting of the Coordination Council for Strategic Partnership between the two countries, held in Doha.
He also referred to His Excellency meeting with HE the member of the US Congress Senator Joni Ernst, and with HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus, Dr. Constantinos Kombos, noting that HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs will leave Doha on Thursday heading to Cairo to lead the Qatari delegation at the sixth session of the Joint Higher Committee between the State of Qatar and the Arab Republic of Egypt.
In the same context, Dr. Al Ansari mentioned that HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi chaired the Qatari delegation at the Extraordinary Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Member States of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) held in Jeddah to discuss the ongoing Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people.
His Excellency also met on the sidelines of the meeting with HE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq Fuad Hussein, while HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi, met with officials from the Republic of South Africa.
Additionally, the State of Qatar announced the success of its mediation in reuniting a new group of children with their families in Russia and Ukraine, bringing the total number of children reunited with their families since the beginning of the mediation efforts to 107 children.
Source: Government of Qatar
Doha, August 26
HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a phone call on Tuesday from HE Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation of the Kingdom of Spain, Jose Manuel Albares.
During the call, they discussed advancing bilateral cooperation, the developments in the Gaza Strip and the occupied Palestinian territories, as well as a range of topics of shared interest.
HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs expressed the State of Qatar’s profound gratitude for the Kingdom of Spain’s supportive positions in achieving peace in the region and the world, underscoring the importance of ratcheting up regional and global efforts to bring the savage war on the Gaza Strip to a close, ensure the unhindered and sustainable flow of humanitarian aid into the Strip, and secure the release of hostages and prisoners.
In addition, His Excellency reaffirmed the State of Qatar’s full support for all good-faith endeavors aiming to settle the Palestinian cause through peaceful means and enforce the two-state solution.
Source: Government of Qatar
Jeddah, August 25
HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met on Monday with HE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq Fuad Hussein. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the extraordinary meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Member States of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to discuss the ongoing Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people.
During the meeting, they discussed cooperation relations between the two countries and ways to support and strengthen them, in addition to a number of topics of common interest.
