2 Gulf Times

Monday, April 28, 2025

QATAR
PM receives Turkish FM PM meets Peru’s FM PM reiterates Qatar’s
support for Lebanon

HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh
Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani, yesterday Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani met in Doha
HE the Prime Minister and Min- HE Sheikh Mohammed also affirmed received the visiting Foreign Minister of Peru, Elmer Schialer yesterday with Lebanese Minister of Culture Dr Ghassan Salameh.
ister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh the continued efforts of Qatar within Salcedo. The two sides discussed Qatar-Peru relations and means to The agenda included ways to boost bilateral relations, the latest
Mohammed bin Abdulrahman the framework of joint mediation to bolster them, besides topics of mutual interest. During the meeting, developments in Lebanon, and topics of common interest. During
bin Jassim al-Thani, yesterday re- end the war on the Gaza Strip. HE Sheikh Mohammed affirmed Qatar’s keenness to strengthen the meeting, HE Sheikh Mohammed reiterated Qatar’s relentless
ceived the visiting Turkish Foreign He reiterated Qatar’s full support relations with Peru and to open new horizons for co-operation support for Lebanon and the Lebanese people. He also stressed the
Minister Hakan Fidan. for Syria’s sovereignty, independ- across various fields. (QNA) need for the parties to fully commit to implementing the ceasefire
The meeting reviewed the stra- ence, and territorial integrity, and agreement and for the Israeli occupation forces to withdraw from
tegic relations between the two
sisterly countries and ways to
for the aspirations of its brotherly
people for security and stability.
Qatar, Peru explore avenues all Lebanese territories. (QNA)

support and develop them. They

also discussed developments in
He also expressed Qatar’s appre-
ciation for Turkiye’s efforts aimed for shoring up bilateral ties Lebanese minister hails ties with Qatar
the region, particularly in the Gaza at promoting peace, security, and
Strip, the occupied Palestinian stability regionally and interna- Stemming from the deep- in the previous meetings held
territories, and Syria. tionally. (QNA) rooted ties of friendship and within this framework, which Lebanon’s Minister of Labour, Dr Lebanon’s Ministry of Labour
co-operation between Qatar and contributed to enhancing the Mohammad Haidar, has praised is working on a comprehensive

Qatar, Turkiye stress need to Peru, HE the Prime Minister and

Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh
bilateral dialogue.
The two parties deliberated on a
Qatar’s role in supporting Lebanon
during its crises, along with the
plan centred on several pillars,
foremost of which is the
Mohammed bin Abdulrahman broad range of topics of shared fraternal relations between the reorganisation of the Ministry
end Gaza war, support Syria bin Jassim al-Thani met in Doha
yesterday with Peru’s Foreign
interest, including economic
and trade relations, political and
two nations, emphasising the
importance of avenues of bilateral
itself and the pursuit of full
automation to streamline the
Minister, Elmer Schialer Salcedo, consular affairs, co-operation co-operation in the future. processing of citizens’ and foreign
From Page 1 fire in Gaza, but Israel is being who is on an official visit to in youth and sports, cultural Dr Haidar expressed to Qatar News workers’ transactions through
stubborn and refusing. Qatar. exchanges, healthcare, tourism Agency (QNA) his gratitude for online platforms, aiming for a
He said: “We will continue to Regarding Syria, Fidan said that Both sides shared perspectives development, and food security. the persistent Qatari support for radical overhaul of administrative
maintain close dialogue and co- the current sanctions are hinder- on a range of regional and global They explored avenues for Lebanon, describing the Qatar- work, Dr Haidar highlighted.
ordination with Qatar,” noting ing stability there, stressing that issues of common concern, shoring up development Lebanon relationship as enduring Regarding international relations,
that “Turkiye is co-ordinating efforts are being made with his affirming the importance of projects and identified new and deep-rooted, based on the he noted that the Ministry
with the Qatari side to achieve country’s partners to lift the sanc- advancing the de-escalation domains for co-operation that foundation of mutual respect of Labour seeks to bolster
stability in Syria and rid it of ter- tions. process toward a lasting peace aim to deepen the bilateral between the two peoples and engagement with international
rorism.” He said in this regard: “There in the Middle East. relationship. governments. organisations for the best interest
He also noted that his country are those who want to exploit The Peruvian foreign minister Furthermore, both sides He hailed the visit of Lebanese of the Lebanese labour market.
“will continue its efforts to ensure the current situation in Syria, highlighted Qatar’s pivotal role expressed their satisfaction with President, General Joseph Aoun He addressed the immigration
that the Palestinian and Israeli and we stand in the way of those as a key mediator in resolving the concrete outcomes achieved to Qatar, noting that it reflected crisis, affirming that thousands of
people live in security and safety who want to do so.” He noted conflicts and consolidating during the visit and reaffirmed the depth of the bilateral Lebanese fled the country, among
based on the two-state solution,” that his country “wants to see peace, as manifested in its their commitment to continue relationship and opened additional them workers, technicians, and
adding, “the key to a just peace in an environment that grants significant contributions in working together to drive co- employment opportunities for the investors, due to the ramifications
the region is the two-state solu- equal rights to all ethnic and re- multiple conflict zones, foremost operation forward in a manner Lebanese in sectors such as health of the Israeli offensive and the
tion.” ligious components of the Syr- of which is its effective role that serves the interests of both and technology. economic and financial crisis.
He said that Turkish efforts in ian people.” in facilitating the recent Gaza countries. Dr Haidar revealed that the The ministry’s plan intends to
Qatar complement Qatari-Egyp- He also emphasised that ceasefire deal that was signed on The foreign minister of Peru unemployment rate in Lebanon find solid ground that restores
tian efforts to end the war on Gaza, “Turkiye will not accept any inter- Jan 19, 2025. expressed his profound surged to 100% in the period confidence in Lebanese workers
stressing that “Hamas will accept ference that violates Syrian sov- In addition, the two sides gratitude to HE the Prime preceding the recent Israeli and encourages them to return,
any agreement that includes a ereignty, and we reject any party expressed their satisfaction Minister and Minister of aggression. He noted the lack of despite the Israeli assaults
two-state solution.” bearing arms outside the frame- with the deep understanding Foreign Affairs for the generous accurate post-war statistics but that impede this objective, Dr
He continued: “Our priority is work of the state.” He noted that reached through the mechanism hospitality, warm reception, and emphasised that this rate will Haidar pointed out, adding that
to revive the ceasefire and see food his country “waits for the Kurdis- of the third round of political the productive talks that beefed potentially increase due to the he hopefully would like to see
aid reach the Gaza Strip,” noting tan Workers’ Party to heed the consultations convened in up the relations between the two massive devastation of facilities, as enduring security and stability
that the Palestinian side has ex- call to lay down its arms and stop Lima on Jan 15, 2025, as well as countries. (QNA) thousands of Lebanese lost their across the entire Lebanese
pressed its agreement to a cease- destabilising the region.” jobs, particularly in the south. territories. (QNA)

Al-Hammadi bids farewell to Sudan’s envoy

HE the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr Ahmed bin Hassan al-Hammadi met
yesterday with Sudanese ambassador Ahmed Abdel-Rahman Siwar al-Dahab on the occasion of the end
of his tenure. HE Dr al-Hammadi thanked the ambassador for his efforts in supporting and strengthening
bilateral relations, wishing him success in his new duties. (QNA)

Acting CEO of QMC meets

Vietnamese ambassador

HE Acting CEO of Qatar Media Corporation Sheikh Khalid bin Abdulaziz bin Jassim al-Thani met with
Vietnamese ambassador Nguyen Huy Hiep and Vice-President of the Voice of Vietnam (VOV) Dr Vu Hai
Quang and the accompanying delegation. The meeting discussed ways to enhance and develop bilateral
relations in the media field. They also discussed issues of common interest in the media field. (QNA)

Qataris exempted from Albania entry visa until Dec 31

Qatari nationals wishing to visit Albania are exempted from entry visas during the period from April 15-Dec 31,
2025, an official from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Consular Affairs Department has said. (QNA)