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His Excellency Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met Sunday with the Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for the Great Lakes Region Huang Xia, who is currently visiting the country. The meeting discussed peace efforts in the Great Lakes Region, particularly the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and efforts to promote dialogue and achieve peace in the region. During the meeting, the UN Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region expressed his appreciation for the State of Qatar's role in supporting the United Nations' efforts to enhance security and stability in the Great Lakes Region, commending its ongoing contributions to promoting peace and development in the African continent.

Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres expressed his gratitude to Qatar for its joint invaluable mediation work to end the tragic war in the Gaza Strip.In a press statement, Guterres said he is encouraged by the statement issued by Hamas announcing its readiness to release hostages and to engage in negotiations on the basis of the recent proposal presented by President of the United States of America Donald Trump.The UN Secretary-General urged all parties to seize the opportunity to end the war in Gaza and reiterated his consistent call for an immediate and permanent ceasefire, the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages, and unfettered humanitarian access.The Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni also thanked Qatar in particular and other Arab countries for their role in mediating a ceasefire in Gaza.In a post on X, she said: The US peace plan, already approved by Israel, supported by the European states, by many Islamic states, and by the Palestinian National Authority—thanks to the mediation of the Arab countries and in particular Qatar, which I wish to thank for its efforts—has also received an initial positive response from Hamas, which has first of all declared its willingness to release all the hostages within the framework of a ceasefire."We must all commit ourselves to ensuring that this extraordinary opportunity is seized."

His Excellency President of the National Cyber Security Agency Eng. Abdulrahman bin Ali Al Farahid Al Malki met separately with the Governor of the National Cybersecurity Authority of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Eng. Majid bin Mohammed Al Mazyed, and the Secretary General of the Arab Cybersecurity Ministers Council Dr. Ibrahim bin Saleh Al Furaih. The meetings were held today in Riyadh on the sidelines of the State of Qatar's participation in the second ordinary session of the Arab Cybersecurity Ministers Council. The meetings focused on strengthening mutual cooperation in the cybersecurity field.

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi discusses with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Spain Jose Manuel Albares the strategic relations between the GCC countries and Spain and ways to cement and develop them in various fields.The meeting took place Tuesday on the sidelines of the meetings of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.While discussing and reviewing the latest developments regionally and internationally, GCC Secretary General praised Spain's great humanitarian position on the Palestinian issue as well as the crisis in Gaza, stressing that this approach reflects the values of solidarity and justice, and contributes to supporting international efforts aimed at ending the human suffering of the Palestinian people and achieving security and stability in the region.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and continued efforts toward a two-state solution, which is the only viable solution to peace in the Middle East.In his address at the start of the High-Level General Debate of the United Nations General Assembly's 80th session, he stressed that the horrors in Gaza are approaching their third year, and the scale of death and destruction exceeds any other conflict. He noted that famine has been declared in Gaza despite the International Court of Justice's declaration of measures, and that these measures must be implemented immediately.He also stressed that nothing justifies the collective punishment of the Palestinian people and the systematic destruction of their livelihood.The UN Secretary-General said that the scale of death and destruction in Gaza exceeds any other conflict he has witnessed during his tenure as Secretary-General of the United Nations, emphasizing the need to implement the legally binding provisional measures issued by the International Court of Justice in the case: "Application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in the Gaza Strip."He also warned that civilians in Sudan are being killed, starved, and silenced, and that women and girls are facing unspeakable violence, emphasizing that there is no military solution to the conflict.In this context, he urged all parties to end the foreign support that fuels the bloodshed in Sudan and to press for the protection of civilians.On the other hand, Guterres said that the principles of the United Nations are under siege, the pillars of peace and progress are crumbling, and that without effective multilateral institutions, the world will descend into chaos.Referring to the organization's creation after World War II, he said that 80 years ago, world leaders chose cooperation over chaos, law over lawlessness, and peace over conflict, and that this choice resulted in the birth of the United Nations.He added that the United Nations is not just a meeting place, but a moral compass, a force for peace and its preservation, a protector of international law, a catalyst for sustainable development, a lifeline for people in crises, and a beacon for human rights.The UN Secretary-General also addressed the current challenges, questioning the nature of the world we will choose, and indicating that the world is becoming increasingly multipolar. This may be a positive thing, reflecting a more diverse international arena, but multipolarity without effective multilateral institutions leads to chaos.The UN Secretary-General urged UN Member States to make five choices: peace rooted in international law, human dignity and human rights, climate justice, technology at the service of humanity, and strengthening the United Nations for the 21st century.The UN Secretary-General stressed that peace is our first commitment, adding that impunity is the mother of chaos.

Lebanese President Gen. Joseph Aoun, in a meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, called on Washington to press Israel to commit to a cessation of hostilities in southern Lebanon. During the meeting, held on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, the Lebanese President also stressed the need to ensure Israel's withdrawal from occupied positions, the release of detained Lebanese prisoners, and the full implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701. President Aoun further urged US assistance in equipping and resourcing the Lebanese Army to enable it to carry out its nationwide security mandate. He also called for US support for efforts to convene an international conference dedicated to Lebanon's reconstruction. Secretary Rubio reaffirmed Washington's continued support for Lebanon and commended the efforts of President Aoun and the Lebanese government to restore stability and resilience.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stressed that the trilateral relationship between the United States, South Korea, and Japan is "critical" for peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific, as he held talks with his Asian counterparts in New York. Rubio made the remarks in a post on social media following a three-way meeting with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya, held on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. "Our trilateral partnership is critical to promoting peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific and to advancing economic and security cooperation," Rubio wrote on X. The talks came as Washington, Seoul, and Tokyo continue to deepen cooperation amid North Korea's advancing nuclear and missile programs.

His Excellency Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi, received on Thursday a copy of the credentials from the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany Oliver Owcza and the Ambassador of the French Republic to the State of Qatar Arnaud Pescheux. HE the Secretary-General, wished both Ambassadors' success in carrying out their duties, stressing that they will receive full support to strengthen bilateral relations between the State of Qatar and their respective countries, in order to achieve closer cooperation across various fields.

The U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet with His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to reaffirm America’s full support for Qatar’s security and sovereignty following Israel’s strike in Doha.The Secretary will convey appreciation for Qatar’s invaluable role mediating between Israel and Hamas. He will also discuss U.S. and Qatar’s shared commitment to regional stability, ending the war in Gaza.

United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher warned that the number of people facing catastrophic hunger in Gaza could exceed more than half a million this month, fearing the number could exceed to 640,000 by the end of the month. In a press conference, Fletcher stressed that the current famine is preventable and predictable. He noted the UN and its partners are capable of saving lives on a large scale in the Strip if they are allowed to do so, as they did during the ceasefire earlier this year. He explained that the plan to end the famine in Gaza is simple: "a ceasefire, hundreds of trucks a day, full access, safe routes, end the bureaucratic delays, restore power and water, and allow commercial traffic." None of that — none of that — is complicated." Fletcher said the crisis in Gaza is occurring amid "the rules of war being corroded day by day," adding, "We've heard Israeli ministers talking openly about flattening Gaza and forcing people out permanently, bombing food aid, and so on."

Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng stressed that China's resolve to safeguard its legitimate rights and interests is unwavering, adding that Beijing will resolutely safeguard its national interests and the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese-funded enterprises abroad.During his meeting in Madrid with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, Lifeng explained that China and the US will benefit from cooperation and lose from confrontation.During the talks, the two sides held in-depth and constructive discussions on economic and trade issues of common concern, according to the Chinese vice premier. The two sides reached a basic framework consensus on resolving TikTok-related issues through cooperation, reducing investment barriers, and enhancing relevant economic and trade cooperation.He stressed that the two will consult on relevant outcome documents and complete their respective domestic approval procedures.The US side called on China to work alongside one another and lift relevant restrictions as soon as possible. It also called for concrete actions to preserve the hard-won achievements of the talks and continue to create a favorable environment for the stability of China-US economic and trade relations.The US added that during the talks, both sides acknowledged that stable economic and trade relations between China and the US are of great importance to both countries and have a significant impact on global economic stability and development.The two sides will continue to implement the important consensus reached by the heads of state in their phone conversations, as well as the outcomes of previous economic and trade talks, make full use of the role of the China-US economic and trade consultation mechanism, continue to enhance mutual understanding, resolve differences, strengthen cooperation, and strive for more win-win results, thus promoting healthy, stable, and sustainable development of bilateral economic and trade relations and injecting greater stability into the global economy.

Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar discussed recent regional and international developments with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. According to Radio Pakistan, the discussion took place during a phone call received last night by the Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister from the US Secretary of State last night. During the call, both sides expressed satisfaction over the positive trajectory of Pakistan-US ties and discussed recent regional and international developments. They also reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations across multifaceted areas.