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Kuwait Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Kuwait Times
Public works minister discusses cooperation with Qatari PM
Public works minister discusses cooperation with Qatari PM DOHA: Kuwaiti Minister of Public Works Dr Noura Al-Mashaan met on Wednesday with Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation between Kuwait and Qatar. According to a statement from the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the meeting, held in Doha, focused on reviewing the strong ties between the two countries and exploring avenues to enhance collaboration. The two officials also discussed several issues of mutual interest. — KUNA
Saudi Gazette
5 days ago
- Politics
- Saudi Gazette
Arab-Islamic Ministerial Committee, EU states discuss Gaza crisis and push for two-state solution in Madrid
Saudi Gazette report MADRID — The Arab-Islamic Ministerial Committee, mandated by the Extraordinary Joint Arab-Islamic Summit, convened a high-level meeting in Madrid on Sunday, to discuss the escalating situation in Gaza and the West Bank and to coordinate efforts toward a sustainable peace solution. The meeting was chaired by Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, and attended by Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Palestinian Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Dr. Mohammed Mustafa, Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit, OIC Secretary-General Hissein Brahim Taha, and Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Dr. Nuh Yilmaz. They held expanded talks with the Madrid Group and several European countries, focusing on halting the war in Gaza, ending the humanitarian crisis, and advancing preparations for the upcoming high-level international peace conference on the two-state solution, to be co-hosted by Saudi Arabia and France at the United Nations in New York this June. The committee stressed the importance of joint coordination to ensure the success of the peace conference, calling for clear political, economic, and security commitments that will support the realization of a two-state solution. The ministers reaffirmed their commitment to a two-state solution based on international resolutions, including the establishment of an independent Palestinian state along the June 4, 1967 lines, with East Jerusalem as its also welcomed the efforts of the Madrid Group and European nations in supporting these peace committee expressed support for the ongoing Qatari-Egyptian-American mediation efforts to achieve a ceasefire, secure the release of hostages and detainees, and emphasized the urgent need to lift the blockade on Gaza, reopen all crossings unconditionally, and ensure uninterrupted humanitarian aid the ongoing violations committed by Israeli forces against civilians in Gaza, the committee called for upholding international law and international humanitarian members also reaffirmed their backing for early recovery efforts and the reconstruction of Gaza under the Arab Reconstruction Plan adopted at the Cairo voiced support for the upcoming international conference Egypt plans to host in cooperation with the Palestinian government and the United Nations to mobilize reconstruction committee also praised recent reform efforts by the Palestinian government, reaffirming steadfast support for all initiatives that serve the security, stability, and aspirations of the Palestinian people.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Not trying to buy influence, says Qatar on aircraft offer to Trump
DOHA: Qatar dismissed concerns about its offer to give US President Trump a Boeing plane, saying it was not trying to buy influence, a day after a bill was introduced in senate to prevent a foreign aircraft operating as Air Force One. Qatar's PM Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said Tuesday the offer was "a normal thing that happens between allies". He said he did not know why people considered the gift as bribery, or a way for Qatar to buy influence with the Trump administration. "But I'm hoping that people in the US and even the politicians over there, they see us as a friend, as a partner, as a reliable partner that we've always been there for the US whenever we were needed," he said in Doha. US senator (D) Chuck Schumer introduced the " Presidential Airlift Security Act ' after news Trump planned to accept a $400 million airplane from Qatar, which legal experts said raised a raft of questions about the scope of laws that relate to gifts from foreign govts and are intended to thwart corruption and improper influence. Trump shrugged off ethical concerns, saying it would be "stupid" to turn down the generous offer.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Gaza ceasefire talks have not led anywhere, Qatari PM says
The recent Gaza ceasefire talks in Qatar have not led anywhere yet, the Qatari prime minister said Tuesday, citing a "fundamental gap" between the two parties, Israel and Hamas. "One party is looking for a partial deal that might or have the possibility to lead to a comprehensive deal and the other party is looking just for a one-off deal and to end the war and to get all the hostages out," Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said during a press briefing Tuesday. "And we couldn't bridge this fundamental gap with whatever proposals we have provided." Rounds of negotiations have been ongoing in Doha over the past couple of weeks, he said. Hamas claimed Tuesday that Israel has not been serious about the negotiations, saying in a statement that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "is extending his delegation's stay in Doha on a day-to-day basis without engaging in any serious negotiations, and no real talks have taken place since last Saturday." The Israeli Prime Minister's Office claimed Tuesday that Hamas is refusing the American proposal for the return of the hostages. "After approximately one week of intensive contacts in Doha, the senior members of the negotiating team will return to Israel for consultations; the working echelon will -- at present -- remain in Doha," the office said. MORE: IDF announces start of 'Operation Gideon's Chariots' Gaza ground offensive The Israeli Prime Minister's Office said in a statement on Sunday that the Israeli negotiation team is working to "exhaust every chance of a deal," including one that would include "the release of all hostages, the expulsion of Hamas terrorists [from Gaza], and the disarmament of the Strip." Amid the ceasefire talks, the Israel Defense Forces announced on Sunday the start of a new "extensive ground operation" throughout northern and southern Gaza. The escalation has been met with condemnation from the leaders of the United Kingdom, France and Canada, who called on Israel in a joint statement on Monday to stop its military operations and immediately allow humanitarian aid to enter Gaza, otherwise they "will take further concrete actions in response." U.K. Foreign Secretary David Lammy subsequently announced Tuesday that the U.K. has suspended negotiations with Israel on a new free trade agreement and will impose sanctions on West Bank settlers, saying, "Despite our efforts, this Israeli government's egregious actions and rhetoric have continued." MORE: Gaza crisis 'beyond atrocious' as IDF operations intensify, UN chief says Netanyahu had pushed back against the joint statement in a statement on X on Monday, saying that by "asking Israel to end a defensive war for our survival before Hamas terrorists on our border are destroyed," the leaders in London, Ottawa and Paris are "offering a huge prize for the genocidal attack on Israel on October 7 while inviting more such atrocities." "The war can end tomorrow if the remaining hostages are released, Hamas lays down its arms, its murderous leaders are exiled and Gaza is demilitarized. No nation can be expected to accept anything less and Israel certainly won't," Netanyahu said. The Israeli Foreign Ministry also brushed off the U.K.'s announcements on the free trade talks and sanctions on Tuesday, saying, "External pressure will not divert Israel from its path in defending its existence and security against enemies who seek its destruction." Gaza ceasefire talks have not led anywhere, Qatari PM says originally appeared on
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Gaza ceasefire talks have not led anywhere, Qatari PM says
The recent Gaza ceasefire talks in Qatar have not led anywhere yet, the Qatari prime minister said Tuesday, citing a "fundamental gap" between the two parties, Israel and Hamas. "One party is looking for a partial deal that might or have the possibility to lead to a comprehensive deal and the other party is looking just for a one-off deal and to end the war and to get all the hostages out," Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said during a press briefing Tuesday. "And we couldn't bridge this fundamental gap with whatever proposals we have provided." Rounds of negotiations have been ongoing in Doha over the past couple of weeks, he said. Hamas claimed Tuesday that Israel has not been serious about the negotiations, saying in a statement that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "is extending his delegation's stay in Doha on a day-to-day basis without engaging in any serious negotiations, and no real talks have taken place since last Saturday." The Israeli Prime Minister's Office claimed Tuesday that Hamas is refusing the American proposal for the return of the hostages. "After approximately one week of intensive contacts in Doha, the senior members of the negotiating team will return to Israel for consultations; the working echelon will -- at present -- remain in Doha," the office said. MORE: IDF announces start of 'Operation Gideon's Chariots' Gaza ground offensive The Israeli Prime Minister's Office said in a statement on Sunday that the Israeli negotiation team is working to "exhaust every chance of a deal," including one that would include "the release of all hostages, the expulsion of Hamas terrorists [from Gaza], and the disarmament of the Strip." Amid the ceasefire talks, the Israel Defense Forces announced on Sunday the start of a new "extensive ground operation" throughout northern and southern Gaza. The escalation has been met with condemnation from the leaders of the United Kingdom, France and Canada, who called on Israel in a joint statement on Monday to stop its military operations and immediately allow humanitarian aid to enter Gaza, otherwise they "will take further concrete actions in response." U.K. Foreign Secretary David Lammy subsequently announced Tuesday that the U.K. has suspended negotiations with Israel on a new free trade agreement and will impose sanctions on West Bank settlers, saying, "Despite our efforts, this Israeli government's egregious actions and rhetoric have continued." MORE: Gaza crisis 'beyond atrocious' as IDF operations intensify, UN chief says Netanyahu had pushed back against the joint statement in a statement on X on Monday, saying that by "asking Israel to end a defensive war for our survival before Hamas terrorists on our border are destroyed," the leaders in London, Ottawa and Paris are "offering a huge prize for the genocidal attack on Israel on October 7 while inviting more such atrocities." "The war can end tomorrow if the remaining hostages are released, Hamas lays down its arms, its murderous leaders are exiled and Gaza is demilitarized. No nation can be expected to accept anything less and Israel certainly won't," Netanyahu said. The Israeli Foreign Ministry also brushed off the U.K.'s announcements on the free trade talks and sanctions on Tuesday, saying, "External pressure will not divert Israel from its path in defending its existence and security against enemies who seek its destruction." Gaza ceasefire talks have not led anywhere, Qatari PM says originally appeared on
