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Naples/Italy, October 16, 2025

The State of Qatar participated Thursday in the "Mediterranean Dialogues 2025", held in Naples, Italy.

HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi represented the State of Qatar at the forum.

The forum held a special dialogue with His Excellency during one of the main sessions, which addressed Qatar's foreign policy priorities, the country's stance on several current issues, and the role of Qatari diplomacy in supporting stability and building peace.

In his remarks at the forum, His Excellency said that mediation represents the bedrock of Qatar's foreign policy, stemming from a firm conviction that dialogue must always prevail over division, and that even the most complex conflicts can be resolved with wisdom, trust, and perseverance.

His Excellency emphasized that the State of Qatar's approach to mediation is based on four fundamental principles: neutrality, credibility, inclusiveness, and diplomatic perseverance. He said that Qatar does not impose outcomes, but rather create the appropriate conditions for dialogue, observe transitional stages, and help rebuild institutions to ensure lasting peace.

HE the Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs indicated that the State of Qatar continues to lead the design of a peace framework for Gaza based on interconnected phases: a ceasefire, the exchange of prisoners and hostages, ensuring the flow of humanitarian aid to the Strip, protection, security stability, governance, reconstruction, and oversight under regional and international guarantees.

His Excellency noted that the recent Sharm El Sheikh Summit for Peace represented an important milestone in unifying regional and international efforts to support the peace process in Gaza. He emphasized that the State of Qatar views the summit's outcomes as a practical basis for enhancing humanitarian and political coordination and creating a consensual environment that allows for a gradual transition toward sustainable stability. He noted that coordination between the relevant parties must continue at a high pace to ensure the success of the next phase.

His Excellency added that Qatar's conviction remains clear that humanitarian and political progress must go hand in hand. However, Qatar cannot rebuild Gaza's infrastructure without rebuilding trust.

Regarding the Syrian issue, His Excellency said that there are indications that Syria is beginning to move in the right direction. The recent parliamentary elections represent an important step toward broader political participation. He emphasized that Syria needs partnership and encouragement from the international community to ensure that reforms become a tangible reality.

Regarding Lebanon, HE the Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs highlighted that supporting Lebanon is a commitment to the country's stability and the preservation of its unity. He noted that the State of Qatar continues its diplomatic approach, in cooperation with its main partners, to prevent any escalation on the border. He also stressed the need to implement Security Council Resolution 1701 and ensure the safety of the personnel of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). He noted that the State of Qatar is in close coordination with the G5 countries.

Regarding the State of Qatar's efforts to bring peace to the Great Lakes region, His Excellency pointed out that the State of Qatar facilitated the signing of a declaration of principles between the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Congo River Alliance (M23 Movement). He also pointed out that the two parties also signed Tuesday in Doha an agreement to establish a mechanism to oversight and verify the ceasefire, facilitated by the State of Qatar, in line with the "Doha Declaration of Principles" signed in July.

Regarding Colombia, His Excellency pointed out that the State of Qatar is mediating the peacebuilding process between the government of the Republic of Colombia and the self-proclaimed Gaitanista Army of Colombia, with the aim of promoting reconciliation and finding sustainable solutions to the chronic challenges posed by armed groups in Colombia, including disarmament and peacebuilding.

Concluding his remarks, His Excellency emphasized that recent initiatives, from Central Africa to South America, highlight Doha's identity as a global capital of dialogue and its firm belief that mediation represents a moral responsibility and a practical tool for achieving stability.