Category: Qatar

Geneva | June 18, 2026

The State of Qatar reaffirmed its ongoing commitment to modernizing the national educational ecosystem in alignment with the Qatar National Vision 2030 and the Ministry of Education and Higher Education’s 2024 – 2030 strategy.

The remarks were delivered by Third Secretary of the Human Rights Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Maryam Al Kuwari during an interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the right to education. The session was held under Item 3 of the agenda at the 62nd session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.

Al Kuwari said the Qatari efforts focus on fostering innovation, upgrading teacher competencies, ensuring equal educational opportunities, and integrating advanced technologies in line with international best practices.

She stated that Qatar views education not merely as a vehicle for acquiring knowledge and skills, but as an essential instrument for building inclusive and cohesive societies. She emphasized that Qatari educational policies and curricula are designed to entrench the values of dialogue, respect for diversity, and the rejection of discrimination, hatred, and exclusion, thereby preparing future generations for constructive civic engagement and peaceful coexistence.

On the international stage, Al Kuwari highlighted Qatar’s sustained efforts to safeguard the right to education in conflict-affected regions. She noted that the Doha-based Education Above All (EAA) Foundation has successfully provided quality educational opportunities to more than 16 million children and youth across more than 60 countries globally.

Concluding her statement, Al Kuwari expressed Qatar’s appreciation for the Special Rapporteur’s latest report, welcoming its emphasis on the role of curricula, teaching methodologies, and assessment systems in achieving globally recognized educational objectives that promote tolerance, mutual respect, and peace. She renewed Qatar’s commitment to partnering with the international community to advance comprehensive, high-quality education as a cornerstone for sustainable development and a culture of peace.

The event drew senior representatives from prominent Qatari economic institutions and strategic entities. The forum featured targeted panels and networking sessions aimed at deepening engagement with French enterprises, exploring cross-border investment opportunities, and establishing long-term commercial partnerships.

Beirut, June 18, 2026

HE President of the Republic of Lebanon Joseph Aoun received on Thursday a joint ministerial delegation from the State of Qatar, the United Kingdom, and the French Republic.
The visiting delegation included HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad; UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Baroness Jenny Chapman; and HE Minister Delegate for Francophony, International Partnerships and French Nationals Abroad, attached to the French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Eleonore Caroit.
During the meeting, they reviewed the latest developments in Lebanon and reaffirmed their unwavering support for the country’s sovereignty and stability, emphasizing the necessity of full compliance with UN Security Council Resolution 1701 and the cessation of hostilities agreement.
In a press statement, HE Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad affirmed Qatar’s continued support for the Republic of Lebanon and its ongoing cooperation with international partners to aid. Highlighting the deep-rooted fraternal relations between the two nations, Her Excellency noted that this joint trilateral ministerial visit embodies a shared commitment to continuous coordination between Qatar, the United Kingdom, France, and Lebanon within the framework of international cooperation to support Lebanese stability, recovery, humanitarian, and developmental efforts.
Her Excellency explained that Qatar’s position rests on two main pillars: reaffirming its absolute support for Lebanon while rejecting any violation of its sovereignty and security, and firmly encouraging the path of diplomacy and peace.
HE the Minister of State for International Cooperation added that Qatar’s support for Lebanon extends beyond the political sphere to encompass vital economic and developmental assistance. She pointed out that the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) has provided humanitarian and development aid totaling approximately $434 million, benefiting more than 1.5 million people. This is in addition to an emergency humanitarian aid package dispatched last April to assist nearly one million people displaced from their homes due to recent events.
Her Excellency stressed the critical significance of international cooperation at this juncture, highlighting the need to leverage international partnerships to serve communities and preserve human dignity. This approach, she noted, aligns with the directives of Qatar’s wise leadership, which advocates for investing in people to achieve lasting peace. She concluded by emphasizing that investing in education and healthcare within fragile zones is an act of preventive diplomacy that addresses root causes, such as poverty, ignorance, and youth marginalization, before they escalate into armed conflict or extremism, rather than delaying action until a crisis erupts. 

Doha | June 18, 2026

The State of Qatar welcomes the electronic signing by the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on addressing outstanding issues between them, including the cessation of military operations and ensuring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Qatar considers this a renewed affirmation of the two sides’ commitment to resolving their differences through negotiation and peaceful means as well as to enhancing prospects for sustainable peace and economic growth at both the regional and international levels.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterates Qatar’s full appreciation of the partnership and efforts undertaken by the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and all regional and international parties to de-escalate tensions and bridge the gaps in viewpoints, culminating in the signing of this memorandum.

The Ministry emphasizes that the MoU represents a solid foundation for moving forward with the next phase of talks between the American and Iranian sides, calling upon all parties to maintain a positive spirit, good offices, and joint coordination to ensure comprehensive and sustainable outcomes.

The Ministry affirms Qatar’s continued full support for all good offices and endeavors aimed at enhancing regional security and stability, and reaching sustainable solutions to outstanding issues through dialogue and peaceful means, in accordance with the principles of international law and good neighborliness, and contributing to opening new horizons for cooperation, development and prosperity, and achieving the common interests of the peoples of the region and the world.

Doha| June 18, 2026

HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi, met on Thursday with HE Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to the State of Qatar Ahmad Abdulrahman Al Shuraim. 

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

Doha| June 17, 2026

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, represented by the Human Resources Department, organized a workshop on attaches and staffers seconded from ministries and government authorities.

The event was attended by HE Director of the Ministry’s Human Resources Department, Abdulaziz bin Abdul Qader Mohammed Al Ahmad, along with a range of officials and representatives of government entities in the State.

The workshop broadly intended to deepen institutional communication by familiarizing participants with the rules and guidelines governing the work of these attaches and secondees, their functional rights and duties, as well as the procedures relevant to their missions during periods of attachment or secondment.

In addition, the workshop took stock of categories eligible for financial allowances and differentials, along with the mechanisms for disbursing such payments to attaches and secondees serving abroad.

It also addressed participants’ inquiries and clarified the approved regulatory procedures, thereby helping unify understanding of the regulations and guidelines and ensure their proper implementation. 

Geneva, June 17, 2026

The State of Qatar affirmed that safeguarding human dignity constitutes a fundamental principle of its health policies, based on its firm belief that the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health is a right guaranteed to everyone without discrimination.
This came in the statement of the State of Qatar delivered on Wednesday by Second Secretary at the Permanent Mission of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Office in Geneva, Hamad Mohammed Al Suwaidi, during the interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the right to health, as part of the 62nd session of the Human Rights Council being held in Geneva.
In its statement, the State of Qatar stressed its continued efforts to develop a comprehensive, people-centered healthcare system that ensures access to high-quality health services while respecting privacy, autonomy, informed consent, and equality in access to healthcare.
Al Suwaidi noted that the State of Qatar attaches special importance to the underlying determinants of health, including social, economic, and environmental factors, and works to strengthen social protection and improve quality of life in a manner that positively reflects on the health of all members of society.
He explained that the Patients’ Rights and Responsibilities Charter, adopted by Qatar’s Ministry of Public Health, sets out a comprehensive framework for healthcare that guarantees patients access to safe, high-quality care without discrimination, while preserving their dignity and privacy.
He also noted that the charter obliges patients to cooperate with medical staff and respect the regulations of healthcare facilities.
He reaffirmed the State of Qatar’s commitment to cooperating with the international community to promote the right to health and safeguard human dignity, ensuring that no one is left behind.

During the call, the two sides discussed bilateral cooperation relations and ways to support and strengthen them. They also discussed the latest regional developments, particularly the agreement reached between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran, as well as ongoing efforts to enhance security and stability in the region.

During the conversation, HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed the State of Qatar’s full support for all efforts and good offices aimed at promoting regional security and stability and achieving sustainable solutions to outstanding issues through dialogue and peaceful means, in line with the principles of international law and good neighborliness and contribute to opening new horizons for cooperation, development and prosperity while advancing the shared interests of the peoples of the region and the world.