Category: Qatar

Doha | March 12, 2026

The State of Qatar expresses its strong condemnation and denunciation of the Iranian drone attack targeting the port of Salalah in the Sultanate of Oman, which caused damage to several fuel tanks at the port. Qatar considers the attack a blatant act of aggression and a flagrant violation of international law and its principles.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirms that targeting the Sultanate of Oman, following its tireless efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region, is an unacceptable attack on its role as a mediator and its efforts to promote calm. The attack constitutes a treacherous act and an affront to the rights of good neighborliness, as well as a dangerous escalation that undermines regional and international efforts aimed at strengthening security and stability.

The Ministry reiterates the State of Qatar’s full solidarity with the Sultanate of Oman and its support for all measures taken by the Sultanate to preserve its sovereignty, security, and stability.

New York, March 11, 2026

HE Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations, Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani, affirmed that the UN Security Council’s approval of the resolution rendered by the sisterly Kingdom of Bahrain on behalf of the GCC states and the sisterly Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan on the Iranian attacks against those countries underscores the broader global unanimity in rejecting the unlawful and unprovoked aggression by Iran.

HE Sheikha Alya spoke to Qatar News Agency, adding that the resolution came by dint of the extensive efforts over the past days at the level of the Gulf states’ missions to the United Nations in New York since the flare-up of the savage Iranian attacks.

She noted that Resolution No. 2817 (2026) was issued, with 13 Council members voting in favor, without any member objecting, while both China and Russia abstained from voting.

HE Sheikha Alya elaborated that 136 countries participated in adopting the draft resolution, including 13 members of the Security Council, highlighting that the resolution outlines critical texts which condemn in the strongest possible terms the heinous attacks being mounted by the Islamic Republic of Iran on the territories of GCC states and Jordan, and acknowledges that these acts amount to a breach of international law and pose a dangerous threat to global peace and security.

The Qatar Permanent Representative further explained that the resolution reiterates iron-clad support for the regional safety of those nations, along with their sovereignty and political independence, expressing solidarity with these countries and their peoples.

The resolution demanded an immediate cessation of all attacks unleashed by the Islamic Republic of Iran and calls on Iran to immediately and unconditionally stop any provocation or threat to neighboring countries, including using proxies, HE Sheikha Alya pointed out.

She added that the resolution condemns any acts or threats from the Islamic Republic of Iran with the intent of either closing the Strait of Hormuz or disrupting international navigation there.

Doha | March 11, 2026

The State of Qatar participated in an extraordinary meeting of Their Excellencies deputy ministers of foreign affairs responsible for consular affairs in the member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), along with officials from the GCC General Secretariat.

During the meeting held virtually, the State of Qatar was represented at the meeting by HE Director of the Consular Affairs Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Subaiey.

Participants discussed the consular procedures in place, mechanisms for providing joint consular support to GCC citizens within member states and in countries where some GCC states do not maintain diplomatic missions, as well as coordination on GCC consular affairs.

Doha | March 11, 2026

The State of Qatar welcomes the adoption of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2817, which condemns the Iranian attacks on several countries in the region, and affirms respect for the sovereignty of these states, the integrity of their territories, and rejects targeting civilians and vital infrastructure.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasizes the necessity of an immediate halt to Iranian attacks to spare the region the risks of escalation and to enhance international peace and security.

The Ministry affirms that the adoption of the resolution reflects the broad international rejection of Iranian aggressions that violate the sovereignty of these countries and contravene international law and the United Nations Charter.

The Ministry renews Qatar’s call for an immediate cessation of any escalation, a return to the negotiating table, prioritizing reason and wisdom, and efforts to contain the crisis in a manner that preserves regional security, protects the interests of its peoples, and prevents a slide toward wider confrontations.

Doha, March 11, 2026

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani has discussed recent military tensions in the region during a meeting with HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany Johann Wadephul.

The talks took place at the Amiri Diwan on Wednesday and focused on the recent military escalation in the region and its serious repercussions for regional and international security.

HE Sheikh Mohammed reiterated Qatar’s condemnation of the Iranian attacks on its territory, stressing that such actions are unacceptable under any justification.

He noted that Qatar has consistently sought to distance itself from regional conflicts and has worked to streamline dialogue between Iran and the international community.

His Excellency also warned against the irresponsible targeting of vital infrastructure, particularly facilities linked to water, food and energy supplies, saying such actions could expose populations across the region to serious risks.

He stressed the need for an immediate cessation to any escalation and called for a return to dialogue, urging all sides to prioritize reason and diplomacy in order to contain the crisis and safeguard regional stability.

For his part, HE Wadephul expressed Germany’s condemnation of the Iranian attack on Qatari territory, describing it as a blatant violation of Qatar’s sovereignty, its airspace and international law, including the United Nations Charter.

Doha, March 11, 2026

HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi has discussed the recent military escalation in the region with HE Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Albania Ferit Hoxha.

HE Al Muraikhi received a phone conversation on Wednesday from the Albanian minister, during which the two sides reviewed the developments of the ongoing tensions and the serious repercussions they could have on regional and global stability.

HE Al Muraikhi reiterated Qatar’s condemnation of the recent Iranian attacks on Qatari territory, stressing that such actions cannot be accepted under any justification.

He also noted that Qatar has consistently sought to remain neutral in regional conflicts and has worked to facilitate dialogue between Iran and the international community.

He emphasized the need for an immediate halt to escalation, urging all parties to return to diplomacy in order to contain the crisis and safeguard regional security.

For his part, HE Ferit Hoxha called for de-escalation and the use of diplomatic channels and negotiations to prevent further instability.

Ankara | March 11 , 2026

HE Vice President of the Republic of Turkiye Dr. Cevdet Yilmaz met Wednesday with HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Turkiye Faisal bin Abdullah Al Hanzab.

During the meeting, they discussed cooperation relations between the two countries. 

Doha – March 11, 2026

The Foreign Ministers of the State of Qatar, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Republic of Türkiye, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the Arab Republic of Egypt condemn Israeli occupation authorities’ continued closure of the gates of Al-Aqsa Mosque / Al-Haram Al-Sharif to Muslim worshippers particularly during the holy month of Ramadan. 

Security restrictions on access to the Old City of Jerusalem and its places of worship coupled with discriminatory and arbitrary access restrictions to the other places of worship in the old city constitute a flagrant violation to international law, including international humanitarian law, the historical and legal status quo, and the principle of unrestricted access to places of worship.

The Ministers affirmed their absolute rejection and condemnation of this illegal and unjustified measure, as well as Israel’s continued provocative actions at Al-Aqsa Mosque / Al-Haram Al-Sharif and against worshippers. They stressed that Israel has no sovereignty over occupied Jerusalem or its Islamic and Christian holy sites.

The Ministers reiterated that the entire area of the Al-Aqsa Mosque, which amounts to 144 dunams, is a place of worship exclusively for Muslims, and that the Jerusalem Endowments and Al-Aqsa Mosque Affairs Department, affiliated with the Jordanian Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, is the legal entity with exclusive jurisdiction to administer the affairs of the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque/Haram Al-Sharif and regulate entry to it.

The Ministers called on Israel, as the occupying Power, to immediately cease the closure of the gates of Al-Aqsa Mosque, remove access restrictions to the Old City of Jerusalem, and refrain from obstructing Muslim worshippers’ access to the mosque.

They also called on the international community to adopt a firm position that compels Israel to halt its ongoing violations and illegal practices against Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem, as well as its violations of the sanctity of these holy places.

Geneva, March 10, 2026

The State of Qatar has affirmed that countering terrorism and violent extremism remains a shared priority for the international community, stressing that such efforts must fully respect international law and fundamental human rights.

The remarks were made Tuesday by Reem Nasser Al Muraikhi, third political researcher at the Office of the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, during her participation at Item 3 – the interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, as part of the 61st session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva.

Al Muraikhi stressed that counterterrorism measures must not be used as a justification for violating freedoms or discriminating against peoples under occupation, whose legitimate right to self-determination is guaranteed by international law.

She added that effectively addressing terrorism requires a comprehensive approach that tackles its root causes, including conflicts, deprivation, marginalization, and hate speech, through promoting sustainable development, strengthening the rule of law, and supporting education and intercultural dialogue.

Al Muraikhi highlighted Qatar’s approach in this field, which complies with international standards, ensures balance between security measures with development policies, and strengthens international cooperation and respect for the rule of law and human rights.

She also noted that Qatar will continue to take the necessary measures to combat terrorism through bilateral, regional, and multilateral cooperation, and support relevant international initiatives, including hosting the International Hub on Behavioral Insights to Counter Terrorism and the Office on Parliamentary Engagement in Preventing and Countering Terrorism.