The State of Qatar has expressed its appreciation for the efforts of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) in helping member states adapt to the critical conditions due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its quest to enhance the role of the industrial sector in social and economic recovery from the pandemic and building resilience.

HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani held Tuesday a telephone conversation with HE President of the Federal Republic of Germany Dr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier.

HE Assistant Foreign Minister and Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater and HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia Retno Lestari Priansari Marsudi participated in a dialogue session with Indonesian academics on Afghanistan, during HE current visit to Jakarta.

The State of Qatar affirmed that freeing the Middle East region of nuclear weapons contributes to achieving security and stability in the region, pointing to its contribution over the past four decades to official efforts and initiatives to free the Middle East region of nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction, noting its accession to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of nuclear weapons and other international treaties on weapons of mass destruction.

The State of Qatar organized a series of activities and introductory meetings regarding the International Horticultural Expo (Doha Expo 2023), on the sidelines of its participation in Expo 2020 Dubai, currently taking place in the United Arab Emirates.

The State of Qatar affirmed that the Palestinian issue constitutes the cornerstone of any permanent and comprehensive solution in the Middle East.

The Human Rights Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs launched Monday the slogan of the State of Qatar for the celebration of International Human Rights Day, which falls on Dec. 10 of each year.

MOPH updates its Green and Red Country Lists in its Travel and Return Policy. The changes to the Green and Red Lists come into effect on Wednesday 1 December at 6pm.

The Shura Council discussed Monday the report of the Legal and Legislative Affairs Committee, which was presented by the Chairman of the Committee on Decree-Law No. 19 of 2021 amending some provisions of the Combatting Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Law which was promulgated by Law No. 20 of 2019 and approved by the Council after extensive discussions among its members.

HE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani met Saturday with a delegation of the Afghan caretaker government headed by HE Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Amir Khan Muttaqi, who is visiting the country.