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His Excellency Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met Tuesday with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Francophonie of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Therese Kayikwamba Wagner, on the sidelines of the Second World Summit for Social Development currently held in Doha.During the meeting, the two sides reviewed bilateral cooperation and discussed ways to support and enhance it.

His Excellency Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, met on Monday with the President of the Republic of Albania, Bajram Begaj, on the sidelines of the Second Global Summit for Social Development 2025, currently underway in Doha.The two leaders discussed bilateral relations and explored ways to strengthen cooperation between Qatar and Albania. They also exchanged views on issues featured on the summit's agenda, as well as other topics of mutual interest.The Second Global Summit for Social Development 2025 brings together heads of state, government representatives, and international organisations to explore strategies for promoting inclusive growth and advancing social welfare worldwide.

His Excellency Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi, Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, met on Sunday with Her Excellency Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Francophonie of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, who is currently visiting the country.The meeting discussed aspects of cooperation between the two countries and ways to enhance and expand them. It also touched on the latest developments in the Great Lakes region and efforts to promote dialogue and achieve peace.His Excellency Dr. Al Khulaifi reaffirmed Qatar’s belief in the importance of dialogue as a means of resolving conflicts and its commitment to supporting peaceful efforts aimed at ending the conflict in eastern Congo.

Her Excellency Minister of State for International Cooperation Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad, met today with the Ambassador of the Republic of South Sudan to the State of Qatar, Lily Adhieu Martin Manyiel.Discussion during the meeting focussed on cooperation relations between the two countries and ways to support and develop them, in addition to the situation of displaced persons from Sudan.Her Excellency the Minister of State for International Cooperation emphasized the importance of adhering to the protection of civilians and ensuring the provision of essential services to them, especially in light of the deteriorating humanitarian situation in conflict-affected areas. She stressed the need to strengthen international and regional efforts to coordinate the humanitarian response and support the most vulnerable groups.Her Excellency also reiterated the State of Qatar's unwavering support for the Sudanese people and its continued support for all initiatives aimed at achieving peace and alleviating the suffering of civilians in Sudan and neighboring countries.

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan agreed to launch an Economic Cooperation Framework and affirmed mutual desire to strengthen trade and investment relations to serve their common interests.In a joint statement released today, the Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif agreed during their meeting held in Riyadh yesterday (Monday) to launch an Economic Cooperation Framework between the two countries.As part of the framework, the statement said, several strategic and high-impact projects will be discussed in the economic, trade, investment, and development fields that will contribute to strengthening cooperation between the two governments, enhancing the pivotal role of the private sector, and increasing trade exchange between the two countries.Priority sectors include energy, industry, mining, information technology, tourism, agriculture, and food security.Both sides are currently studying several joint economic projects, including signing a memorandum of understanding for the electricity interconnection project between the Kingdom and Pakistan, in addition to signing a memorandum of understanding for cooperation in the field of energy between the two nations.This framework reaffirms the two countries' shared vision toward building a sustainable partnership across various economic, trade, and investment fields.

His Excellency Director-General of Qatar News Agency Ahmed bin Saeed Al Rumaihi met today with the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the State of Qatar Arman Issagaliyev.During the meeting, they discussed aspects of joint cooperation between the two countries in the field of media.

The summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump will take place, but will likely be postponed to a later date, said Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund and the Russian president's special envoy for investment and economic cooperation with foreign countries.In an interview with CNN, Dmitriev, who is visiting the US, said that the meeting between Putin and Trump had not been canceled, as the US president described it, and that the two leaders will likely meet at a later date."I believe Russia and the US and Ukraine are actually quite close to a diplomatic solution," the Russian envoy said.Last week, US President Donald Trump announced that he would meet with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, in Hungary to try to end the war in Ukraine, before later announcing the cancellation of the summit.

His Excellency Sheikh Hamad bin Thamer Al Thani, Chairman of Qatar Media Corporation, met with Dr. Hamza Al-Mustafa, Syrian Minister of Information, and the accompanying delegation, in the presence of His Excellency Sheikh Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al Thani, Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Media Corporation. During the meeting, which was held at the headquarters of Qatar Media Corporation, both sides discussed ways to enhance media cooperation between the two brotherly countries. The two parties expressed their mutual interest in strengthening cooperation and exchanging media expertise and experiences.

The Prime Minister of the Arab Republic of Egypt Dr. Mostafa Madbouly met with Her Excellency Minister of State for International Cooperation Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad, during her visit to Egypt.The meeting discussed cooperation relations between the two countries, ways to support and enhance them, and a number of topics of common interest.

Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud discussed bilateral cooperation and issues of mutual interest with French President Emmanuel Macron in a phone call on Monday. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the discussions also touched on the latest developments in the Gaza Strip and ongoing efforts to end the war and enhance security and stability in the Middle East. Both sides underlined the importance of immediately alleviating the humanitarian suffering of the Palestinian people, ensuring a complete Israeli withdrawal, and taking practical steps toward achieving a just and comprehensive peace based on the two-state solution.

Germany and Iceland have agreed to strengthen their military cooperation amid growing Russian threats. A memorandum of understanding signed in Reykjavik focuses on maritime logistics, German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said during a meeting with Icelandic Foreign Minister Thorgerdur Katrin Gunnarsdottir. "Germany is, from my point of view, the leading force now in strengthening the security and defence of Europe," Gunnarsdottir said. She highlighted plans for closer cooperation with the German air force and navy, as well as joint efforts to defend against hybrid attacks and disruptions to internet communications. The German armed forces plan to establish a point of call on the volcanic island in the far north for warships, submarines and supply vessels.

The State of Qatar affirmed that its commitment to strengthening international cooperation and multilateral action is rooted in its national policies and plans. This came in the statement delivered by a member of the State of Qatar's delegation participating in the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Dana Younis Darwish, before the Second Committee of the General Assembly on Item 18 entitled 'Sustainable Development,' at the UN headquarters in New York. Darwish explained that the State of Qatar presented its fourth Voluntary National Review in July and affirmed its continuous commitment to take ambitious measures at the national level to implement its comprehensive vision for Qatar National Vision 2030. She pointed out that the State of Qatar has achieved many developmental accomplishments in the fields of education, digital transformation and innovation, healthcare, social inclusion and protection, and environmentally friendly facilities, adding that Qatar achieved 82 indicators across all 17 Sustainable Development Goals, in addition to achieving national health coverage exceeding 95% and ranking among the top 20 countries globally in wage equality. She affirmed that Qatar continues to work effectively with multilateral agencies to enhance international cooperation, respond to crises, and contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. She added that the presence of 14 UN offices at the UN House in Doha embodies this close cooperation with international organizations to achieve common goals. The State of Qatar continues its pioneering role in providing humanitarian and development assistance at the bilateral and multilateral levels, Darwish added, giving top priority to promoting and protecting the right to education, particularly in emergency situations, within its international development and relief programs. Darwish explained that Qatar spent approximately $4.8 billion in foreign aid between 2020-2024, the majority of which was directed to the least developed countries through pioneering initiatives such as the Education Above All program, which has reached more than 10 million children in 60 countries. The State of Qatar is also a major investor in the Accelerator Labs initiative, with a contribution exceeding $30 million, in partnership with the UN Development Programme, with the aim of finding community-based solutions to development challenges, she pointed out. Dana Younis Darwish reiterated the State of Qatar's unwavering commitment to strengthening efforts at all levels to accelerate the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and meet people's aspirations for sustainable and comprehensive development.