Category: Government of Qatar

Source: Government of Qatar

Doha, Media & Communication Dept., April 26

Qatar has announced its commitment to provide $3 million to the Office of the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights to support its core work in Ukraine.
This announcement was made by HE Minister of State for International Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater today at the partnership meeting between the State of Qatar and the Office of the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights.
Her Excellency said that this funding will enable a range of key initiatives, including the appointment of monitoring experts and the establishment and support of regional offices throughout Ukraine. She emphasized that these efforts aim to strengthen the necessary infrastructure to provide effective services aimed at supporting families and children affected by the ongoing conflict.
Her Excellency stressed that the State of Qatar has reinforced its role over decades as a key global mediator and advocate for peace, placing humanity at the forefront. She highlighted Qatar’s launch of numerous regional and global initiatives in the fields of child education, health, food security, and economic empowerment, particularly for women and youth.
She mentioned that Qatar has previously succeeded, through mediation efforts, in reuniting Ukrainian children with their families through four operations, emphasizing its commitment to efforts aimed at reuniting dispersed families and ensuring their safety and well-being.
Furthermore, Her Excellency noted that the State of Qatar is currently hosting approximately 20 reunited families from both sides, providing comprehensive medical, psychological, and social support as part of the health and recovery Program to meet the immediate and long-term needs of these families and facilitate their stable recovery and reintegration.
She highlighted that Qatar’s partnership with the Office of the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights embodies their shared values and mutual determination to promote and support these values.
“And as we continue our efforts to reunite more families between Ukraine and Russia, we cannot ignore the unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe that currently exists in Gaza. As more than two million people face death, displacement, drastic health conditions, and the use of aid and starvation as a weapon of war,” Her Excellency added.
Her Excellency also noted that the war did not spare innocent children with more than 16 thousand killed and tens of thousands left with life lasting injuries including thousands of amputees, stressing that the situation in Gaza requires immediate action from the global community to alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian people The Minister of State for International Cooperation highlighted that Sudan also remains in an ongoing humanitarian crisis amid dwindling international support. Her Excellency affirmed that the State of Qatar remains committed to addressing other global humanitarian crises, including the ongoing situation in Gaza and Sudan.
“We continue to provide vital support to our Palestinian and Sudanese brothers and sisters, advocating for their rights and supporting their needs amid challenging circumstances,” Her Excellency said.
For his part, HE Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights Dmytro Lubinets expressed profound gratitude and appreciation to Qatar, its leadership, and its people for their assistance to his country at this time. His Excellency highlighted the strong friendship ties the State of Qatar and Ukraine now have.
In his remarks at the partnership meeting, His Excellency said that Qatar has initiated a new project to rehabilitate Ukrainian children and families. He noted that there are currently a group of 16 Ukrainian children and their relatives in Qatar receiving medical, psychological, and social care. He also expressed his belief that the program will be remain in place for a very long period, but that all Ukrainian children will be returned from the Russian side as a result of this cooperation. His Excellency praised the results of the cooperation between Qatar and Ukraine, which yielded the return of Ukrainian children from the Russian side.
The Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights said that the new project will be specialized in humanitarian assistance in Ukraine, indicating that the State of Qatar has taken the first step and shown all countries and all international partners that problems can be discussed, even if it takes a long time. His Excellency thanked the State of Qatar for showing that it is capable of doing that thanks to a focus on doing tangible work.

Source: Government of Qatar

Doha – Media & Communication Dept. – 23 April 2024

 HE Minister of State for International Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater met on Tuesday with HE Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to the State of Qatar Khaled Badr Al Mutairi.
During the meeting, they discussed cooperation relations between the two countries and the latest developments in the Gaza Strip and the occupied Palestinian territories.

Source: Government of Qatar

Luxembourg – Media & Communication Dept. – April 22 

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met separately today with HE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Defense of Ireland Michael Martin, HE Vice President of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Italian Republic Antonio Tajani, HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands Hanke Bruins, HE Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Spain Jose Manuel Albares, HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sweden Tobias Billstrom, HE High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell. The meetings took place on the sidelines of the high-level forum between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and the European Union on regional security, which took place in Luxembourg.

The meetings dealt with discussing bilateral cooperation and the means to enhance it, in addition to discussing several regional and international issues of joint interest.

Source: Government of Qatar

Luxembourg – Media & Communication Dept. – April 22 

HRH Duke Henri, Grand Duke of Luxembourg, met today in Luxembourg with HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani.

At the outset of the meeting, HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs conveyed the greetings of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to HRH the Grand Duke of Luxembourg, as well as His Highness’s wishes of good health and happiness to His Royal Highness, and continued progress and prosperity to the people of Luxembourg.

For his part, HRH the Grand Duke of Luxembourg entrusted HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs with his greetings to HH the Amir, his wishes for His Highness of good health and happiness and for the Qatari people further development and growth.

The meeting dealt with discussing bilateral cooperation between the two countries and the means to enhance them in different fields, and a number of issues of joint interest. 

Source: Government of Qatar

Luxembourg – Media & Communication Dept. – April 22 

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met on Monday in Luxembourg with HE Prime Minister of Luxembourg Luc Frieden.

During the meeting, they discussed the cooperative ties between the two countries and ways to strengthen them, in addition to the developments in the region and means of de-escalation and calm, especially ending the war in the Gaza Strip.

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs expressed, during the meeting, the State of Qatar’s grave concern over the developments in the region, calling on all parties to resort to calm and maximize restraint.

His Excellency stressed the need for joint action to reduce escalation in the region and resolve differences peacefully.

His Excellency reiterated that the State of Qatar is committed to supporting all regional and global efforts aimed at achieving security and stability at the regional and global levels.

Source: Government of Qatar

Doha, Media & Communication Dept., April 22

HE Minister of State for International Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater met today with HE Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania to the State of Qatar Mohammed Al-Amin Salman.
During the meeting, they discussed cooperation relations between the two countries, especially in the fields of economy, health, education and development.

Source: Government of Qatar

Bogota, Media & Communication Dept., April 21

HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a written message to HE President of the Republic of Colombia Gustavo Petro, pertaining to bilateral relations and ways to support and develop them.
HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Colombia Issa bin Jaber Al Kuwari delivered the message during his meeting on Sunday with HE Colombian Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Luis Gilberto Murillo.

Source: Government of Qatar

Doha – Media & Communication Dept. – April 20

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met Saturday with HH Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser of the sisterly United Arab Emirates Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, currently visiting Qatar.

During the meeting, they discussed bilateral cooperation relations between the two countries, and a host of regional and international issues of common concern.

Source: Government of Qatar

Doha – Media & Communication Dept. – April 20

The State of Qatar announces the arrival of 20 Russian and Ukrainian families, including 37 kids in total, today in Doha. The Health and Recovery Program is designed to provide comprehensive care and improve the well-being of these families and their children. This initiative is a part of Qatar’s ongoing mediation efforts to reunite families that have been separated by the Russian-Ukrainian conflict.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs indicates that Qatar is hosting Russian families and Ukrainian families affected by the conflict.

The families are being hosted in Qatar from April 18^th to April 27^th, where they will receive medical and psycho-social support. This initiative represents a foundational step in aiding and assisting families with their recovery process. It is designed to provide comprehensive support that not only addresses immediate needs but also lays the groundwork for long-term healing and integration. By focusing on the physical and psycho-social well-being of each family member, the program helps to foster resilience and stability, enabling families to rebuild their lives with confidence and security. The initiative is carried out in partnership with representatives from both the Russian Federation and Ukraine.

As a mediator, Qatar remains dedicated to safeguarding the welfare of all civilians impacted by the conflict. The Ministry further reiterates Qatar’s unwavering commitment to continue its mediation efforts, focusing on reuniting children with their families and ensuring their safety and welfare.

 

Source: Government of Qatar

New York – Media & Communication Dept. – April 19 

The State of Qatar has urged the international community to immediately act to defuse the tension and spare the Middle East region the peril of being dragged into a new vortex of conflicts. It urged all parties to de-escalate the situation and exercise maximum restraint, stressing that the worrying developments that have been unfolding in the region during the past days underscore, Qatar’s repeated warning of the peril of the spillover of conflict, unless the bloodshed in the Gaza Strip is ceased.

This came in the statement of State of Qatar delivered by HE Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Sheikha Alya Ahmad bin Saif Al-Thani before the meeting of the quarterly open debate on “The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question at the United Nations headquarters in New York.

The situation in the Gaza Strip amounts to an unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe and the State of Qatar reiterates its condemnation of all forms of targeting the civilians and civic facilities, including the collective punishment, deprivation of food and essential services, using starvation as a weapon and attempts of forced displacement of residents conducted by the de facto occupation power, Her Excellency pointed out.

She underlined that the State of Qatar warns of the humanitarian and security consequences of these practices and rejects any military operation launched by the occupation forces in Rafah city, stating that the status quo precipitates the full respect of the international law, the international humanitarian law, and the international human rights law, in addition to taking all essential steps to end the humanitarian catastrophe and stave off famine.

HE Sheikha Alya Ahmad bin Saif Al-Thani pointed out that such matter requires unhindered delivery of large-scale humanitarian aid immediately and safely, adding that the humanitarian actors emphasize that the only way for that is to reach an immediate ceasefire.

Her Excellency reiterate that the State of Qatar’s welcoming for the adoption of the resolution No. 2728 by the UN Security Council which calls for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip culminating in a durable ceasefire, emphasizing that this has been the longstanding diplomatic endeavors of the State of Qatar. She asserted that the resolution remains binding under the charter, and it behooves the international community and the UN Security Council to ensure the enforcement of the international law away from double standards.

HE Sheikha Alya Ahmad bin Saif Al-Thani stressed that it is imperative to implement the ruling rendered by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on taking ample steps by Israel to prevent the commission of genocide in Gaza and ensuring the flow of assistance and essential services, pointing out that the UN Security Council in its resolution No. 2728 recognized the constant diplomatic efforts being pursued by the State of Qatar, the Arab Republic of Egypt and the United States of America.

She stressed that the state of Qatar still gives foremost priority to these efforts at the highest levels, confirming that the efforts have had concrete results in alleviating the humanitarian plight facing the residents in Gaza and the detainees from both sides.

Her Excellency emphasized that the State of Qatar will never hesitate to keep pursuing its efforts in expediting the negotiation in pursuit of releasing the detainees, ensuring the flow of adequate humanitarian aid and reaching a durable ceasefire, underscoring the significance of the unceasing de-escalation in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem and compelling the occupation authority to halt its crimes, abusing the rights of Palestinians, confiscating their lands and expanding the illegitimate settlement.

She underscored the need for maintaining the historical and legal status quo of Jerusalem and the Islamic and Christian sacred places, reiterating the State of Qatar’s condemnation of the Israeli systematic campaign of targeting UNRWA agency. Her Excellency stressed that its essential to provide sufficient funds for UNRWA, pointing out that the State of Qatar has elevated its fund allocated to UNRWA to USD25 million to be further added to the previous contributions.

The State of Qatar has sent thousands of tons of urgent aid to the Palestinians in Gaza on 93 aircraft through El Arish Airport, in addition to evacuating the 22nd batch of wounded Palestinians to be treated in Doha, as there is a Qatari medical crew currently operating in El Arish to treat the wounded, Her Excellency highlighted.

In conclusion, HE Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Sheikha Alya Ahmad bin Saif Al-Thani pointed out that the only guarantee for achieving a sustainable peace lies in an enduring agreement for ceasefire that leads to serious talks, alongside a political process that generates a comprehensive, just and enduring settlement for the Palestinian question in accordance with the international legitimacy resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative based on the two-state principle that ensures the establishment of the independent Palestinian statehood on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital, that would see the Palestinian brothers regain their full unalienable rights and enable the State of Palestine to have the designation of the member state in the United Nations.