Qatar keen to strengthen ties with countries across the globe: MoFA spokesperson

Advisor to HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majid bin Mohammed Al Ansari, who is also the official spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, emphasised Qatar's commitment to enhancing its relationships with various countries worldwide. He noted the growth of Qatar's relations with the world, as the State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is keen on developing cooperation with different nations through strategic dialogues, joint high-level committees, and political consultations.
During the weekly media briefing, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs highlighted the opening of the Horticultural Expo 2023 under the patronage of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani. HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, delivered a speech on this occasion. He said that Qatar's hosting of Expo 2023 Doha aligns with its commitments to sustainable development, both nationally and internationally. He emphasized that the exhibition represents a qualitative addition to Qatar's initiatives aimed at ensuring a safer and more stable future for people around the world.
Dr. Al Ansari further pointed out that during his speech at the opening of Expo 2023 Doha, HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs praised the noble directives of HH the Amir regarding the importance of achieving a balance between development and environmental protection. He stressed the importance of preserving the environment and developing a comprehensive environmental vision, as well as calling for intensified international cooperation to achieve a balanced and sustainable environmental world.
The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs added that HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs expressed gratitude, during his speech at the opening of Expo 2023 Doha, to all countries and friends who participated in the event, expressing his hope that it would yield partnerships and projects that benefit future generations.
Dr. Al Ansari noted that, on the sidelines of the exhibition's opening, HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs met with several senior officials. He met with HE Advisor to French President on North Africa and the Middle East Patrick Durel, Lord Mayor of the City of London Nicholas Lyons, HE Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Serik Zhumangarin, and HE Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Hussein Ibrahim Taha. During these meetings, they reviewed the cooperation relations and discussed ways to support and enhance them, as well as discussed the latest regional and international developments.
During the weekly media briefing, the official spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reviewed the Ministrys most prominent activities during the past week, HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs received HE Prime Minister of the Republic of Yemen, Maeen Abdulmalik Saeed. During the meeting, they reviewed the cooperation between the two countries, with His Excellency emphasizing that the only path to resolving the Yemeni crisis is through negotiations among Yemenis based on the outcomes of the national dialogue, the gulf initiative, and relevant Security Council resolutions, especially Resolution 2216. He also reaffirmed Qatar's enduring support for Yemen and its people.
Dr. Al Ansari also mentioned that HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs held meetings on Thursday with HE Minister of Economic Development and Trade in the Republic of Tajikistan Zavqi Zavqizoda, and HE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Mali Abdoulaye Diop. During these meetings, they discussed cooperation relations and ways to support and strengthen them.
During the weekly media briefing, Dr. Al Ansari highlighted HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi's discussions on Sep. 28 and 29, in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and the Republic of Costa Rica. In Venezuela's capital Caracas, His Excellency held and chaired the Qatari side in the second round of political talks between the foreign ministries of the two countries that dealt with multi-field bilateral cooperation relations. HE Minister of Foreign Affairs Yvan Gil Pinto presided over the Venezuelan side.
On the sidelines of the visit, HE the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs met with HE President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro. During the meeting, His Excellency conveyed HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani's greetings and wishes of continued health and happiness to HE the President of the Republic of Venezuela, and continued progress and prosperity to the government and people of the Republic of Venezuela. HE the President of the Republic of Venezuela entrusted HE the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs to convey his greetings to HH the Amir, wishing His Highness good health and happiness, and the State of Qatar continued progress, development and prosperity.
Dr. Al Ansari added that HE the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs met with HE Executive Vice President of Venezuela Dr. Delcy Eloina Rodriguez Gomez, and HE Minister Felix Plasencia, President of the Foreign Investment Center in Venezuela.
In San Jose, HE the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs chaired the Qatari side at the second round of political consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar and the Republic of Costa Rica, while the Costa Rican side was headed by HE Vice Minister of Bilateral Affairs and International Cooperation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Costa Rica Lydia Mara Peralta Cordero.
On the sidelines of the visit, HE Al Muraikhi met with HE Minister for Foreign Affairs and Worship of the Republic of Costa Rica, Arnoldo Andre Tinoco.
In a related context, Dr. Al Ansari added that HE Al Muraikhi would hold the fourth round of political consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar and the Republic of Azerbaijan on Thursday.
Meanwhile, the official spokesman for MOFA highlighted HE Minister of State for International Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater's meeting with HE Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, where both sides discussed the cooperation relations between the State of Qatar and the UN, and the developments in Yemen, with Her Excellency stressing the State of Qatar's support for humanitarian and development projects in Yemen.
HE Al Khater also met with HE Undersecretary of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Maria Tripodi, during which they discussed the cooperation relations between the two countries in the field of development and the latest regional developments in Libya and Afghanistan.
Dr. Al Ansari confirmed, during the weekly media briefing, that HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi would meet with Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Libya, Abdoulaye Bathily on Wednesday, to discuss the latest developments in Libya.
The official spokesman for MOFA also highlighted MOFA's last week statements that carried the State of Qatar's strong condemnation of the twin bombings in a mosque and a religious gathering in Pakistan, the attack on the General Directorate of Security, an affiliate of Turkiye's Ministry of Interior, and the Holy Quran-burning incident in Sweden.
Dr. Al Ansari also confirmed that the Qatari air bridge had completed the delivery of aid relief to the brothers affected by floods and torrents in eastern Libya, with the ninth and 10th planes having arrived at Benina International Airport in Benghazi on Monday, carrying 65 tons of humanitarian and relief aid, as an emergency response to the current humanitarian situation.
The Qatari aid included shelter supplies, food, relief and medical materials, provided by Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS), Qatar Charity (QC), and Standing Committee for Rescue and Relief Operations and Humanitarian Aids for Areas Afflicted by Catastrophes in Brotherly and Friendly Countries, bringing the total Qatari aid to those affected to 332 tons.