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His Excellency Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi, held a series of high-level bilateral meetings in New York on Wednesday, on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly.His Excellency Dr. Al Khulaifi met separately with several senior officials, including the Minister of People's Power for Foreign Affairs of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela - Yvan Gil Pinto; Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Mali, Abdoulaye Diop; UN Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo; State Secretary for Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Norway, Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik; State Secretary for Foreign and Global Affairs of the Kingdom of Spain, Diego Martinez Belio; US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker, and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkiye Nuh Yılmaz.The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral relations, enhancing areas of cooperation, and exchanging views on key regional and international developments.The meetings come as part of Qatar's active diplomatic engagement during this year's UN General Assembly, aimed at advancing its international partnerships and contributing to dialogue on pressing global issues.

The State of Qatar participated in a high-level event on climate action, on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The State of Qatar was represented in the meeting by Her Excellency Minister of International Cooperation Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad.

The State of Qatar participated in the meeting of heads of state and government on the day after in Gaza and efforts to achieve stability, held on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.The State of Qatar was represented by His Excellency Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi.In his address to the meeting, His Excellency Dr. Al Khulaifi stressed that the issue of the day after must go beyond mere reconstruction and serve as a genuine starting point for a just, comprehensive, and lasting settlement of the Palestinian question, noting that only then could stability take root in Gaza, the West Bank, and the entire region.He explained that Qatar has long been at the forefront of partners supporting the Palestinian people by providing humanitarian and development assistance, out of a belief in the need to revive hope among Gaza's population and create the conditions for stability. Drawing on this experience, he said that reconstruction and stabilization cannot be achieved through isolated efforts but require a collective responsibility from the international community.His Excellency Dr. Al Khulaifi pointed out that the people of Gaza have endured unbearable conditions for many years, and that the current conflict has brought destruction of buildings and infrastructure, reaching the very foundations of life itself, health, education, governance, and the rule of law.His Excellency noted that the current Israeli government has openly declared its intention to prolong the war and even carried out an attack on Qatar while it was hosting peace negotiations. He said this assault was not only a violation of sovereignty but also a direct attack on the very principle of mediation, warning that such actions threaten not only Gaza but also the broader principle of peaceful conflict resolution.His Excellency the Minister emphasized that planning for Gaza's future cannot be delayed. He said that the day after must be led by Palestinians under the auspices of the Palestinian Authority and in accordance with United Nations principles, and that international partners in Europe and the Arab world must be ready to support this process without imposing it or exercising guardianship over it. His Excellency affirmed that Palestinians must shape their own future, that their right to their land is non-negotiable, and that any plans for forced displacement, reoccupation, or settlement expansion must be rejected.He added that Gaza's future cannot be separated from that of the West Bank and the other occupied Palestinian territories, where the Palestinian people face daily repression, and therefore any sustainable plan must encompass all the occupied Palestinian lands.

The State of Qatar participated in the annual ministerial consultative meeting of the Council of the Arab League at the level of foreign ministers, on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The State of Qatar's delegation was headed by His Excellency Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi.

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, discussed bilateral relations with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Muhammad Ishaq Dar on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in the United States. The meeting addressed several topics, most notably a review of Gulf-Pakistan relations and ways to develop and strengthen them to serve their common interests, in line with the Joint Action Plan 2022-2026. The two sides also discussed developments regarding the Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which was signed on Sep. 28, 2023. Furthermore, they exchanged views on the latest developments and issues in the region, particularly the serious violations committed by Israeli occupation forces against the Palestinian people in Gaza and the rest of the occupied Palestinian territories, and their repercussions on security and stability in the Middle East.

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi met with Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly. The two sides reviewed ways to strengthen the strategic partnership and enhance relations between the GCC and Lebanon across various fields serve common interests.Talks also addressed recent positive developments in Lebanon aimed at achieving greater prosperity and security for its people, as well as the latest regional and international developments.The GCC Secretary-General reaffirmed the GCC's firm positions on Lebanon, including its continued support for the country's sovereignty, security, and stability, and its backing for the reform process and state-building efforts.Albudaiwi further underscored the importance of implementing UN Security Council resolutions on Lebanon, particularly Resolution 1701, as well as the Taif Agreement. He stressed that these steps are essential to restoring lasting security and stability, safeguarding Lebanon's territorial integrity and political independence, and ensuring the extension of state authority over all Lebanese territories.