His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, participated in a panel discussion at the Royal Institute of International Affairs (Chatham House) in London on "Qatar's Regional and International Role". The session, moderated by Dr. Robin Niblett, Director and CEO of Chatham House, discussed the steps taken by the State of Qatar to achieve stability in Afghanistan, the diplomatic efforts of the State of Qatar in managing the Afghan crisis, the impact of the transition process in Afghanistan on the State of Qatar and the Middle East, and the role of the State of Qatar in mitigating the effects of the crisis of energy shortage in the world. HE the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs stressed that Qatar's foreign policy depends on strong alliances at the bilateral and multilateral levels, noting that the importance of this approach is reflected in the mediation efforts made by the State of Qatar in Afghanistan, the largest evacuation operations, and the coordination of vital humanitarian assistance. for the Afghan people. On the issue of energy, His Excellency added that the State of Qatar "works closely with global partners to develop long-term solutions to meet the world's energy needs, as it is impossible to achieve global energy security unilaterally." This problem requires continuous and broad cooperation.” He also stressed that the State of Qatar enjoys a unique position to encourage the peaceful resolution of disputes through dialogue and diplomacy, pointing out that Article Seven of the Constitution of the State of Qatar indicates that foreign policy is based on the principle of strengthening international peace and security through Encouraging the peaceful resolution of international disputes, and cooperating with all countries that seek peace, adding that we carry out this task through mediation, humanitarian and development assistance, and efforts to combat terrorism.

A meeting was held between two delegations from the State of Qatar and the Afghan Caretaker Government, to discuss means to strengthen cooperation in several fields. The meeting was chaired on the Qatari side by HE Assistant Foreign Minister Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater, and on the Afghan side, by HE Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Afghan Caretaker Government Amir Khan Muttaqi. Several Qatari bodies participated in the meeting, led by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, the Education Above All Foundation, and the Qatar Fund For Development, in addition to Qatar Charity and the Qatar Red Crescent Society. On the Afghan side, HE Minister of Higher Education in the Afghan Caretaker Government Mawlavi Abdul Baqi Haqqani, and representatives of the Ministry of Economy and the Central Bank of Afghanistan also participated in the meeting. During the meeting, they discussed ways to develop cooperation in the field of education, especially with regard to qualifying teachers and providing educational opportunities for Afghan students of both genders, in several fields, including Arabic language, Islamic education, economics, agriculture, and technology, in order to contribute to the rehabilitation of capable Afghan cadres. The participating Qatari institutions expressed their desire to provide technical and material support for the educational sector in Afghanistan, in addition to continuing their support in the development and relief fields. Moreover, the two sides also discussed opportunities to provide support from the Qatari side in the areas of development and economic empowerment of individuals. They also stressed the importance of Islamic countries' cooperation and contribution to development and relief support for the Afghan people, especially through the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).

The United Nations praised the State of Qatar and its support for the launch of the United Nations Global Network of Experts on the Protection of Vulnerable Targets against Terrorist Attacks. The launch of the network comes within the framework of the UN Global Programme on Countering Terrorist Threats against Vulnerable Targets. This came at the high-level virtual meeting held by the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) to launch the Global Network of Experts on the Protection of Vulnerable Targets against Terrorist Attacks, with the participation of nearly 200 senior officials, experts and stakeholders from Member States, international and regional organizations, the private sector, civil society, and academia. Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Office Vladimir Voronkov praised in his opening remarks the State of Qatar and thanked it for its support for launching the global network, and said that the network comes within the framework of the United Nations Global Programme on the Protection of Vulnerable Targets, and that this Programme is one of the strategic initiatives of the UNOCT, which is funded mainly thanks to the contribution made by the State of Qatar in favor of the Office. This Programme, he said, is implemented in cooperation with the Counter-Terrorism Executive Directorate (CTED), the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) and the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC). THE Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani participated as a keynote speaker in the meeting. HE said in her remarks that the State of Qatar welcomes the new concrete outcome of this Global Programme on Countering Terrorist Threats against Vulnerable Targets supported by the State of Qatar. Her Excellency stressed that the Global Program is beneficial in supporting the efforts of Member States to prevent, protect, mitigate, respond to, and recover from terrorist attacks against critical targets. The programme serves a crucial need in view of the imminent danger to vulnerable targets, including infrastructure, she added. HE the Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations explained that in order to allow more effective interaction, the Global Network will be hosted on the Connect and Learn Platform, which is another tool through which UNOCT fulfils its mandate in coordinating and supporting international cooperation for counterterrorism.

HE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani held Wednesday a phone call with HE Secretary of State of the United States of America Antony Blinken. During the call, they reviewed the close bilateral relations between the State of Qatar and the United States, and ways to develop them in various fields. The phone call also touched on the latest developments in the Afghan file, in both its security and political aspects, in addition to the nuclear talks and the developments in the regional and international arena.

Asylum waves, forced displacement rates and tens of millions fleeing their lives from conflict areas to safe areas increased as a result of wars, acts of violence and persecution in various parts of the world. Based on its humanitarian and moral role, the State of Qatar is keen to play a leading role in providing the necessary support and extending a helping hand to these refugees and forcibly displaced people around the world, through international and regional institutions working in the field of relief to enable them to implement their humanitarian programs and activities in all different regions, and to enhance their ability to Responding to growing humanitarian needs. The State of Qatar has a rich historical record of meaningful cooperation and generous humanitarian support for refugees and displaced people around the world, and has played a pivotal role in supporting the lofty humanitarian efforts of UN organizations working in this field. Through this support, Doha has contributed to reducing the increasing humanitarian needs in emergency conditions, and supporting specialized programs in reconstruction and other sustainable development projects related mainly to health, education and food in various conflict areas. The humanitarian and charitable institutions and societies of the State of Qatar work to support the High Commissioner for Refugees by providing sustainable support in order to contribute to the implementation of its programs and humanitarian mission in helping and protecting refugees and promoting their rights. Over the past decade, partnerships have been consolidated between UNHCR and the Qatar Fund for Development, which is one of the main supporters of the United Nations, and its assistance focuses on Arab and Middle Eastern countries, especially the Palestinian issue and the Syrian and Yemeni crises, in addition to Qatar Charity, Qatar Red Crescent, Qatar Airways, and others.

The State of Qatar has renewed its commitment to strengthening the constructive and fruitful partnership with the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT), expressing aspiration to the 4th High-Level Strategic Dialogue with UNOCT with the participation of the relevant UN entities in Doha in March. This came in a statement made by HE the State of Qatar's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani in the UNOCT Annual Briefing to the Member States on the steady progress of the Office's activities and a review of its ambitious agenda to expand the scope of its programs and assistance. Her Excellency expressed the State of Qatar's support for many UNOCT initiatives and programs as a partner, especially as it fully or partially finances these programs, particularly the anti-terrorism travel program. Also, HE the Ambassador referred to the importance of the global program for coordination mechanisms between agencies at the national level, known as "integration cells," which resulted in a set of good practices and guidelines, holding working group meetings and study visits, and produced national action plans, training manuals, and supporting courses, as well as creating a group of friends. Her Excellency drew attention to the State of Qatar's partnership with UNOCT, which resulted in a set of topics of special interest to the State of Qatar, such as support for victims of terrorism, as well as topics in which the Qatari experience helps such as the Global Program on Countering Terrorist Threats against Vulnerable Targets, which is implemented in partnership with the UNOCT and the Doha-based International Centre for Sport Security.

HE Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani, and HE Permanent Representative of Denmark Ambassador Martin Bille Hermann, chaired the first session to facilitate informal consultations on the reform of the UN Security Council, in accordance with the resolutions of the General Assembly calling for the reform of the Council in terms of equitable representation, and the increase in the number of its members, and other issues related to the reform of the Council. The informal session of the negotiations was held in the United Nations General Assembly Hall, which is the first session of the intergovernmental negotiations on Security Council reform, and was attended by HE President of the 66th session of the United Nations General Assembly Abdulla Shahid. The President of the 66th session of the United Nations General Assembly, in a speech to member states, said that the goal is to breathe new life into the debate on Security Council reform, stressing that the Council needs to represent today's world, to be more representative and inclusive, so that it reflects the realities of international diplomacy for the 21st century. The President of the General Assembly for the current session decided to appoint HE Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani and HE Ambassador Martin Bille Hermann in November of last year to facilitate informal consultations on the reform of the Security Council. The appointment of HE Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani to this task comes in recognition of the role of the State of Qatar in the United Nations, its belief in the principle of multilateralism, and its keenness to develop the mechanisms of the international organization's work to achieve its goals, including reforming the work of the Security Council.

The Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy hosted a workshop for its partners in preparation for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, to discuss ways to enhance recycling efforts and preserve the environment on the way to preparing for hosting the World Cup at the end of this year. The event was attended by visual communication, Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani, Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of Qatar Museums Authority, and gave an opening speech in which she renewed her commitment to raising awareness about the importance of sustainability and environmental protection. The workshop was held at "3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum", within the area around Khalifa International Stadium, which will host a number of World Cup matches, and comes within the framework of the Supreme Committee's efforts to build a sustainable legacy for the upcoming World Cup, which will start next November. experienced effectiveness; Which reviewed a wide range of recycling solutions, especially efforts to get rid of plastic bottles waste, a wide presence of stakeholders and experts in the field of recycling. Engineer Bodour Al-Meer, Director of Sustainability Department at the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy, raised a number of important points, stressing that the World Cup plays an important role in stimulating and accelerating the optimal implementation of sustainable ideas and practices in all sectors of the country. She added: "We continue to set new standards in how to build a sustainable legacy for major sporting events that will benefit future generations, and the recycling of plastic bottles is at the forefront of efforts to protect the environment." Especially since plastic constitutes a large proportion of waste in the world.” The Director of the Sustainability Department at the Supreme Committee explained that a huge event such as the World Cup in Qatar represents an ideal opportunity to promote the culture of recycling in the country, and to benefit from hosting the tournament in developing more solutions in this field. In order to maintain a clean environment for future generations.

His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Amir of the State of Qatar, participated in the activities of the National Sports Day this morning. His Highness practiced walking in the garden path of Al Bayt Stadium, with the participation of a number of primary school students, in the context of educating young people about the importance of sports and encouraging them to adopt healthy lifestyles and attention to physical fitness. The park surrounds, through its green spaces, the entire Al-Bayt Stadium, which is scheduled to host the opening match of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. The park includes sports facilities, running and cycling tracks, in addition to a horse-riding track, and the park is considered one of the most prominent projects that is considered a legacy that will be used after the tournament.

US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Gulf Affairs "Daniel Benaim" confirmed that the State of Qatar has been a close friend and strategic ally of the United States for 50 years, noting that it has hosted American forces for several years as well, commenting on Biden's description of the decision to classify Doha as a major ally from outside. NATO called it "too late". In an interview with Al-Hurra channel, Benaim said: We worked hand in hand on issues related to our national security, international security and Gulf security with the US Central Command. Last Tuesday, US President Joe Biden officially informed Congress of Qatar's designation as a major non-NATO ally, pointing out that this designation is "a recognition of our national interest in deepening defense and security cooperation with it." Concerning the timing of the decision, Benaim said: "What we have seen over the past year is that all the Gulf countries came to a large scale to help the United States in the evacuation process from Afghanistan." And when this work was over, it was a matter of our national honor that we were able to help Afghans who helped Americans find safety in the United States and start a new life, and evacuate Americans and others from third countries who were part of the international effort in Afghanistan, and had to get out to their safety. The US official added: “All countries were helpful in this effort, but no one was more helpful than Qatar. From the beginning, they committed to working closely with the United States and helped facilitate our diplomatic operations before, during and after the fall of Kabul.