The Cabinet Wednesday welcomed His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani's participation in the G7 Summit in France and his talks with US President Donald Trump, hailing the invitation as recognition of the country's growing international role in promoting peace, development and regional stability.
The meeting, held at the Amiri Diwan in Doha, was chaired by His Excellency the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan al-Thani.
In a statement read by His Excellency the Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Ibrahim bin Ali al-Mohannadi, ministers praised the Amir's attendance at the summit in Evian-les-Bains and his discussions with Trump on the sidelines of the gathering. The Cabinet said the meeting reflected the depth of strategic ties between Qatar and the United States, and a shared commitment to strengthening co-operation in support of global peace and security.
Ministers also reiterated Qatar's welcome of a recent agreement between the United States and Iran on a memorandum of understanding (MoU), describing it as an important step towards ending conflict, safeguarding freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, and supporting regional and international stability.
They commended efforts by both Washington and Tehran to resolve their differences through dialogue, and praised Pakistan's role, alongside that of regional and international partners, in helping facilitate the agreement.
The Cabinet highlighted Qatar's own diplomatic efforts in support of mediation, and expressed hope that future negotiations would lead to a comprehensive and lasting peace.
Separately, ministers welcomed Qatar's ranking as the most peaceful country in the Middle East and North Africa in the 2026 Global Peace Index, saying the result reinforced its reputation as one of the region's most stable and secure nations.
On domestic affairs, the Cabinet reviewed a Shura Council proposal for a draft law on the digital protection of children. The legislation seeks to regulate the use of digital platforms by those under the age of 16 and to strengthen safeguards against online risks. The draft was referred to the relevant authorities for further study.
Ministers also took note of the Shura Council's approval of a new animal health law intended to modernise existing legislation, strengthen disease prevention and control, and align Qatar's regulatory framework with international standards. Officials said the law would support food security objectives and the goals of Qatar National Vision 2030 and the Third National Development Strategy.
The Cabinet further noted the approval of amendments to legislation governing real estate brokerage. The changes would transfer regulatory responsibility for the sector from the Ministry of Justice to the Real Estate Regulatory Authority, to improve oversight and support the sector's development.
It also approved a co-operation agreement between the Ministry of Sports and Youth and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) on combating doping in sport. The meeting concluded with a review of the 2025 annual report of the Qatar Committee for Alliance of Civilizations and a report on the country's participation in the 27th meeting of GCC transport ministers.