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Oct 16, 2017, 21:15 by User Not Found

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed today the State of Qatar's re-election to the UN Human Rights Council for a fourth round of three-year term for 2018-2020, by 155 votes for the State of Qatar from 193 votes.

Oct 16, 2017, 18:29 by User Not Found

The United Nations General Assembly, at its 72nd Session has re-elected the State of Qatar to the United Nations Human Rights Council by 155 votes for the State of Qatar from 193 votes and for a fourth round of three-year term for 2018-2020.

Oct 16, 2017, 18:24 by User Not Found

HE Vice-President of the Republic of the Philippines Leni Robredo met with HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Philippines Ali bin Ibrahim Al Malki.

Oct 16, 2017, 17:55 by User Not Found

HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi stressed that the fight against terrorism and extremism is a top priority for Qatar's foreign policy and is at the core of its approaches and interests. What affirms this is the commitment and effective contribution of the State of Qatar to regional and international efforts and measures related to combating terrorism and its financing, His Excellency said.

Oct 16, 2017, 15:24 by User Not Found

HE the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Soltan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met here with HE the Foreign minister of the Republic of Tajikistan Sirodjidin Aslov, on the margin of the the second session of the Arab Economic and Cooperation Forum with the countries of Central Asia and the Republic of Azerbaijan, currently held in Tajikistan.

Oct 16, 2017, 15:14 by User Not Found

HE the President of the Emomali Rahmon met here on Monday with HE Qatar's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Soltan bin Saad Al Muraikhi, who is currently visiting Tajikistan to partake in the second session of the Arab Economic and Cooperation Forum with the countries of Central Asia and the Republic of Azerbaijan.

Oct 16, 2017, 14:08 by User Not Found

HE Qatar's Ambassador to Serbia Sheikh Mubarak bin Fahad Al-Thani said that the siege countries aimed at trying to impose the tutelage on Qatar and to put pressure on it till it responds to their dictates, but they were surprised by the steadfastness of the people of Qatar and their loyalty to their wise leadership as well as the measures taken by the government to preserve the country's dignity and sovereignty.

Oct 15, 2017, 20:16 by User Not Found

HE the UN Secretary-General's Humanitarian Envoy Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Muraikhi, praised Qatar's role in supporting the Somali Republic and the interaction shown by the government and Qatari humanitarian organizations in the crisis there.

Oct 15, 2017, 07:13 by User Not Found

HE Director of the Information Office at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Ahmed bin Saeed Al Rumaihi said that the building of Qatar's Embassy in the Somali capital Mogadishu has been severely damaged by the explosion of a car bomb near the embassy building on the K5 Junction on Saturday evening.

Oct 15, 2017, 06:14 by User Not Found

The State of Qatar condemned the two bombings which took place in the K5 Junction and Madina district in Somalias capital Mogadishu, which killed 40 people and injured dozens others, destroyed several buildings and set dozens of vehicles on fire.

Oct 15, 2017, 06:01 by User Not Found

The State of Qatar stressed the importance of making further efforts to create a favourable environment for encouraging science, innovation and dissemination of technologies, and for promoting access to all Information and Communications Technology's (ICT) services for the benefit of all sectors of society, especially women, youth and children.

Oct 14, 2017, 19:32 by User Not Found

HE Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani on Saturday met HE Associate Administrator of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), Tegegnework Gettu.

Oct 14, 2017, 19:27 by User Not Found

HE Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani on Saturday held via telephone a conversation with HE Foreign Minister of the French Republic Jean-Yves Le Drian.

Oct 14, 2017, 08:25 by User Not Found

The State of Qatar stressed the importance of strengthening coordinated regional and international cooperation and increasing investment in capacity-building in order to address all concerns related to combating crime, drugs and corruption.

Oct 13, 2017, 21:51 by User Not Found

The State of Qatar has extended congratulations to the French Republic on the French candidate Audrey Azoulay's winning the post of Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement today.

Oct 13, 2017, 14:04 by User Not Found

HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met today with HE US Special Presidential Envoy for the Global Coalition to Counter ISIS Brett H. McGurk, who is visiting the country.

Oct 12, 2017, 15:29 by User Not Found

HE Secretary General of the Foreign Ministry, Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi met on Thursday with a number of foreign diplomats participating at the special training program organized by the Foreign Ministry's Diplomatic Institute for diplomats of other foreign ministries and employees of diplomatic missions in the country, in the presence of Diplomatic Institute Assistant Director, Nadia Al Shaibi.

Oct 12, 2017, 15:23 by User Not Found

The State of Qatar has welcomed the signing of the reconciliation agreement between Fatah and Hamas movements, a senior Foreign Ministry source said, adding that the agreement is a step in the right direction towards ending the political impasse and restoring the partnership spirit among Palestinian parties.

Oct 12, 2017, 05:05 by User Not Found

The State of Qatar affirmed its support for all efforts to revitalize the work of the United Nations and to strengthen its role, including the efforts of the Special Committee on the Charter of the United Nations and the proposals and ideas aimed at strengthening the work of the Organization.

Oct 12, 2017, 05:02 by User Not Found

The State of Qatar affirmed that the measures taken by the siege countries are clear violation of international law and human rights conventions, especially the rights of children and families who were forced to separate due to these illegal unilateral measures.