- HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met today with HE Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom David Cameron, on the sidelines of the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) in Expo City Dubai of the sisterly United Arab Emirates. The meeting discussed the latest developments in Gaza and the occupied Palestinian territories as well as ways to reduce escalation and bring about a ceasefire.
- The State of Qatar expresses its deep regret at the resumption of the Israeli aggression against the Gaza Strip following the end of the humanitarian pause, without reaching an agreement to extend it.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirms that negotiations between the two sides are continuing with the aim of returning to a state of the pause. It also clarifies that the State of Qatar is committed, along with its mediation partners, to continuing the efforts that led to the humanitarian pause, and will not hesitate to do everything necessary to return to calm.
- HE Chairperson of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) Maryam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah urged for effective Arab and international pressures to uphold international law and humanitarian law in holding the Israeli occupation accountable for the crimes and genocide committed against the Palestinian people in Gaza.
- Qatar participated in the international conference on food security in the Chinese capital, Beijing. Representing Qatar at the conference was a delegation led by HE Minister of Municipality Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie.
- HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met today with HE Advisor to the French President Paul Soler, who is visiting the country. The meeting discussed the latest developments in Gaza and the occupied Palestinian territories as well as ways to reduce escalation and bring about a ceasefire.
- For the second time in a row, the State of Qatar was reelected to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council under Category C. The reelection, for 2024-2025 Biennium, was held today during the 33rd Session of the IMO Assembly held at the IMO Headquarters in London. (QNA)