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His Excellency Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi met on Tuesday with the Ambassador of the People's Republic of Bangladesh to the State of Qatar, Mohammad Hazrat Ali Khan. During the meeting, they reviewed cooperation relations between the two countries.

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Yusuf Maitama Tuggar met on Sunday with The Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Nigeria Dr. Ali bin Ghanem Al Hajri, on the occasion of the end of his tenure. During the meeting, they discussed cooperation relations between the two countries.

Saudi Arabia expressed concern over the tensions and clashes taking place in the border areas between Pakistan and Afghanistan.In a statement, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs called for restraint, avoiding escalation, and embracing dialogue and wisdom, which would help reduce tensions and maintain the security and stability of the region.The ministry affirmed its support for all regional and international efforts aimed at promoting peace and stability, and its continued commitment to ensuring security in order to achieve stability and prosperity for the Pakistani and Afghan people.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia welcomed Thuursday the agreement reached on Gaza and the commencement of implementation of the first phase of US President Donald Trump's proposal aimed at halting the war on the Gaza Strip and paving the way for a comprehensive and just peace. A statement issued by the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs commended the active role of the US President and the mediation efforts undertaken by the State of Qatar, the Arab Republic of Egypt, and the Republic of Turkiye to reach this agreement. The Saudi Foreign Ministry voiced its hope that this important step would lead to urgent action to alleviate the humanitarian suffering of the fraternal Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, achieve a complete Israeli withdrawal, restore security and stability, and initiate practical steps to achieve a just and comprehensive peace based on the two-state solution, and establish an independent Palestinian state on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, in accordance with relevant UN resolutions, the Arab Peace Initiative, and the New York Statement on a peaceful solution to the Palestinian issue and the implementation of the two-state solution. US President Donald Trump announced earlier today that Israel and the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) had signed the first phase of the peace plan, expressing his gratitude to the mediators from the State of Qatar, the Arab Republic of Egypt, and the Republic of Turkiye.

His Excellency Minister of State for Interior Affairs, Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Faisal bin Mohammed Al-Thani met Thursday with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Paraguay Ruben Ramirez Lezcano, who is visiting the country. Discussion during the meeting dealt with several topics of mutual interest. The two sides also discussed ways to enhance cooperation and develop joint work mechanisms between the two friendly countries. Following the meeting, a bilateral agreement was signed between the State of Qatar and the Republic of Paraguay, stipulating mutual exemption from entry visa requirements for holders of ordinary passports. This agreement aims to strengthen bilateral relations and facilitate travel between the two countries. The agreement was signed for the State of Qatar by the Minister of State for Interior Affairs, and for Paraguay by the Minister of Foreign Affairs. This agreement is part of the State of Qatar's efforts to strengthen its international relations and facilitate travel procedures for its citizens, contributing to supporting bilateral cooperation and cultural, tourism, and economic exchange between the two countries.

His Excellency Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met Thursday with Ambassador of the sisterly Republic of Sudan, Badreddine Abdullah Mohammed Ahmed.During the meeting, they reviewed cooperation relations between the two countries and ways to support and strengthen them.

His Excellency Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani chaired the Cabinet's regular meeting, held on Wednesday morning at the Amiri Diwan.Following the meeting, His Excellency Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi stated the following:The Cabinet considered the topics on its agenda and approved the Minister of Finance's draft resolution amending the exemption limits graned to micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises, which aims to encourage entrepreneurs to participate in government tenders, thereby enhancing competitiveness, diversifying the contractor base, and reducing risks. This comes in line with the country's directives and strategic plans to empower the private sector and increase its contribution to the economy.The Cabinet decided to take the necessary measures to ratify an agreement on the promotion and protection of mutual investments between the government of the State of Qatar and the government of the Dominican Republic. The Cabinet also approved Qatar's membership in the WorldSkills Asia Organization, the draft Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation and exchange of expertise in the field of development planning between the government of the State of Qatar and the government of the State of Kuwait, the draft railway link agreement between the government of the State of Qatar and the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the draft MoU on political consultations on issues of mutual interest between the State of Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Bosnia and Herzegovina's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.The Cabinet also approved a draft agreement on the mutual exemption from entry visa requirements for holders of ordinary passports between the government of the State of Qatar and the government of the Republic of Paraguay, a draft agreement on the mutual promotion and protection of investments between the government of the State of Qatar and the government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, and a draft MoU on joint cooperation in the field of museums between the State of Qatar's Qatar Museums Authority and the People's Republic of China's Cultural Heritage Administration of Sichuan Province.The Cabinet concluded its meeting by reviewing three reports and taking the appropriate decisions in their regard, including the annual report on the Cabinet's work for the period of August 2024–July 2025, a report on the outcomes of participation in the 113th session of the International Labour Conference (Geneva - June 2025), and a report on the outcomes of participation in the 78th session of the World Health Assembly (Geneva - May 2025).

The Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) convened in Gabala, Azerbaijan, on Tuesday, ahead of the 12th Summit of the OTS Council of Heads of State. The meeting discussed ways to enhance political, economic and cultural cooperation among member states, as well as coordinating common positions in confronting current regional and international challenges, according to Azerbaijan State News Agency (AZERTAC). Addressing the opening ceremony, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov emphasized that, amid shaken confidence in international institutions, the dynamic cooperation within the OTS — built on brotherhood and mutual trust — is a solid foundation for hope for the future. "On the initiative of President Ilham Aliyev, the number of annual OTS Summit meetings has been increased to two, enabling flexible, in-depth, and comprehensive discussions on our cooperation potential," Bayramov underlined. "In the face of current global and regional security challenges, comprehensive political coordination and demonstration of solidarity are extremely vital," he added. Bayramov highlighted the geographical significance of OTS member states as natural transport, logistics, and transit lines bridging Europe and Asia, noting that the Zangezur corridor represents a vital step in diversifying regional connections. The Organization of Turkic States, initially known as the Cooperation Council of Turkic Speaking States (Turkic Council), was established in 2009. Its members are Azerbaijan, Turkiye, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan. Turkmenistan and Hungary have observer status. The OTS aims to strengthen cooperation among member states in the fields of politics, economy, education, transportation, and culture, as well as to promote regional connectivity within the shared Turkic space.

His Excellency Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met on Monday with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, David van Weel. The meeting took place on the margins of the 29th joint ministerial meeting between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the European Union (EU), convened in Kuwait. The two sides discussed advancing bilateral cooperation, as well as a variety of topics of shared interest.

Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari met on Sunday with the Secretary-General of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade of the Republic of Ireland, Joe Hackett, who is visiting the country. During the meeting, they discussed cooperation relations between the two countries and ways to support and enhance them, in addition to the latest developments in the region, especially in the Gaza Strip, the occupied Palestinian territories and Syria. They also discussed several topics of mutual interest.

His Excellency Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi met on Sunday with HE Secretary-General of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade of the Republic of Ireland Joe Hackett, who is currently visiting the country. The meeting discussed cooperation relations between the two countries.

His Excellency Minister of Finance Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari met with the State Secretary for European, Middle Eastern and African Affairs and Coordinator of the European Union and Global Affairs Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Romania, Clara Georgiana Staicu, who is visiting the country. The meeting focused on aspects of cooperation between the two countries and key economic, investment and trade developments.