Doha: Relations between Qatar and Russia continue to thrive, marked by a recent high-level meeting that underscores their expanding partnership in various sectors. HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met with HE First Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Denis Manturov to discuss ways to boost bilateral relations and address issues of mutual interest.
According to Qatar News Agency, the meeting coincided with the 5th Session of the Qatari-Russian Joint Committee on Trade, Economic, and Technical Cooperation. This session, chaired by HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani on behalf of Qatar and HE First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov for Russia, highlighted the strong desire of both nations to enhance cooperation across economic, trade, and technical fields. Discussions included reviewing and developing strategies to support mutual interests, further solidifying the friendship between the two countries.
Qatar's commitment to a peaceful resolution of the Russian-Ukrainian crisis, through dialogue and diplomacy, strengthens its relations with Russia. The nation has also positioned itself as the largest Arab investor in Russia, with investments surpassing $13.5 billion.
In another development, the Peninsula newspaper highlighted Qatar's dedication to children's rights, emphasizing the nation's belief in education as a key element in child protection. The country has implemented legislative and administrative measures in alignment with Qatar National Vision 2030 and the Convention on the Rights of the Child, which it joined in 1992.
Qatar has established a comprehensive system to safeguard children, coordinating efforts between governmental and non-governmental bodies. The Ministry of Social Development and Family leads initiatives to ensure a safe environment for children and has supported international collaborations to enhance child protection mechanisms.
The Peninsula also noted the recommendations from the third National Forum for Human Rights, held in September last year. These included tightening laws to protect children's rights in the digital sphere and updating legislative frameworks to address digital development challenges, such as criminalizing violence against children online and restricting harmful content.