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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.

His Excellency Director-General of Qatar News Agency (QNA) Ahmed bin Saeed Al Rumaihi met on Wednesday with the Ambassador of the Republic of Gambia to the State of Qatar, Foday Malang. During the meeting, they discussed aspects of joint cooperation between the two countries in the media field.

Her Excellency Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad, Minister of State for International Cooperation, met today with Walid Fahmy Al Faqi, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to the State of Qatar.During the meeting, they discussed bilateral cooperation between the two countries, particularly in the field of delivering humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip.

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.

Qatar took part in the 35th meeting of Their Excellencies GCC Ministers of Justice, held Thursday in Kuwait, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening legal and judicial cooperation among member states. His Excellency Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs, Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi, led the Qatari delegation. The ministers discussed key topics aimed at enhancing joint legal frameworks across the region. These included a draft unified policy to bolster collaboration among justice ministries, proposed unified regulations to combat discrimination, hate speech, and religious intolerance, as well as a unified framework for tackling cybercrimes in the GCC. The meeting also reviewed reports and outcomes from preparatory meetings, including the gathering of directors of legal and judicial training centers, and the committee of international cooperation officials in GCC justice ministries.

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Jacquemain Shabani Lukoo, met on Sunday with Shafi bin Newaimi Al Hajri, Acting Charge d'Affaires at the Embassy of Qatar in Kinshasa.The two officials discussed ways to strengthen cooperation between Qatar and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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.

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.

Qatar Chamber's Acting General Manager, Ali Bu Sherbak Al Mansouri, met on Wednesday with Trade and Investment Attaché at the Embassy of the Republic of Sierra Leone to the State of Qatar Jonathan Kamara Bio. The meeting focused on bilateral cooperation between the two countries and ways to enhance collaboration in commercial and economic fields, highlighting the role of the Qatari private sector in promoting trade exchanges. It also discussed preparations for the upcoming Qatari-Sierra Leone Business Forum, scheduled to be held in Doha in January 2026, which will include a high-level delegation from Sierra Leone along with business owners and investors from both sides. Al Mansouri affirmed the Chamber's readiness to work with the Sierra Leonean side to strengthen trade and investment relations, particularly in the agriculture, industry, and engineering sectors.

His Excellency Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met on Wednesday with the Minister of Foreign Relations of the Republic of Paraguay Euclides Acevedo, who is visiting the country. Discussions during the meeting covered cooperation relations between the two countries and ways to strengthen and develop them across various fields, in addition to the latest developments in the Middle East and Latin America. Both sides emphasized the importance of enhancing international efforts to achieve security and stability and giving priority to the peaceful resolution of disputes in Latin America.

Malaysia and Pakistan agreed Monday to deepen bilateral cooperation in various fields, including trade, investment, education, halal products, and anti-corruption efforts. Malaysia announced its intention to import USD 200 million worth of halal meat from Pakistan. This came during a press conference held by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his Malaysian counterpart, Anwar Ibrahim, following delegation-level talks in Kuala Lumpur. During his first official visit to Malaysia, the Pakistani Prime Minister reaffirmed his country's commitment to close cooperation with Malaysia and expressed interest in benefiting from its expertise. He highlighted the potential for joint ventures in agriculture, information technology, and vocational training. For his part, the Malaysian Prime Minister described the relationship between Pakistan and Malaysia as strong and deeply rooted, encompassing areas such as education and defense, with continuous expansion in economic cooperation. He pointed out the tremendous potential for deepening cooperation in defense, agriculture, digital technologies, energy, and emerging sectors, and emphasized that Malaysia will work to facilitate meat exports from Pakistan. The Malaysian Prime Minister praised Pakistan's stance on Gaza, noting that Malaysia and Pakistan renewed their call for concrete measures to end the suffering of the Palestinian people.

His Excellency Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met on Monday with the Secretary of State of the Republic of Poland Wladyslaw Teofil, on the sidelines of the 29th Joint Ministerial Meeting between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the European Union (EU), held in Kuwait. During the meeting, they discussed cooperation relations between the two countries and ways to enhance and support them, in addition to several topics of mutual interest.