Lusail: HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and HE President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, engaged in discussions on Saturday concerning the latest developments in regional and international affairs. The meeting, held at the Amir’s office in Lusail Palace, focused on the ongoing Iranian aggression against Qatar and several other regional countries, alongside updates on the Ukrainian crisis.
According to Qatar News Agency, the discussions between the Amir and President Zelensky took place amid rising tensions in the region. The meeting underscored the importance of international cooperation in addressing these challenges.
In related diplomatic activities, HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received phone calls from several foreign ministers. These included HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan, HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand Sihasak Phuangketkeow, and HE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Mohammad Ishaq Dar.
Moreover, the Prime Minister held a meeting with HE Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptian Expatriates of the Arab Republic of Egypt Dr. Badr Abdelatty. These interactions highlight Qatar’s active engagement in regional diplomacy.
Additionally, HE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani met with HE Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Rustem Umerov and HE Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Andrii Hnatov during their visit to Qatar.
In a separate initiative, the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change participated in Earth Hour by turning off the lights in its main building, Al Adeed Tower, and all its affiliated buildings for one hour on Saturday, demonstrating Qatar’s commitment to environmental sustainability.