During the speech of His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, to the high-level segment of the fortieth session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva, he addressed the following points: • Important developments in the legislative field of human rights in the State of Qatar. • The process of sustainable development is continuing, according to the Qatar National Vision 2030, despite the siege conditions. • The role of the State of Qatar in the efforts to achieve peace and stability, and it provides development and humanitarian aid, and strengthens strategic partnership with international organizations. • The opening of the United Nations House in Doha. • The need for a comprehensive solution to the Gulf crisis. • HE appreciated the mediation efforts of His Highness the Emir of the State of Kuwait. • The situation in Palestine and Syria and Yemen. • The need to address the real causes of terrorism, and that the war against it should not become a pretext for human rights violations.

The Embassy participated on Friday, 15 February 2019, in the presentation of the book "The Magician Who Fell from the Sky", published by the Embassy of the State of Qatar in Havana. The book deals with the history and expertise of Cuban doctor and scientist Alvarez Cambras on orthopedics and the triumphs of the Cuban glories of sports.

The Embassy participated on Thursday, February 14, 2019, in the ceremony of the honorary doctorate awarded to the historian of the city of Havana, Dr. Eusebio Leal, presented by the Higher Institute of International Relations of the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The ceremony was attended by President Miguel Diaz Canel, and all Cuban Ministers, and a large number of heads of missions and diplomatic corps accredited in Cuba. Dr. Leal gave a speech on the history of Cuba and the most important historical figures that influenced his personal, professional and academic life, especially the leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, with whom he had a close friendship. Dr. Leal is credited with restoring the city of Havana and all the ancient cities of Cuba.

The online newspaper JIT, of the National Institute of Sport, Physical Education and Entertainment (INDAR), the Cuban Ministry of Sports, published a news entitled "Sport as a means of strengthening fraternal ties between the State of Qatar and the Republic of Cuba", on the occasion of the celebration of the Sport Day in the State of Qatar, yesterday, 12 February 2019. It highlighted the remarks made by Ambassador Rashid Mirza Al Mulla on the importance of this day and the benefits of sport to the general public. The article also referred to the remarks of the President of the National Institute of Sport, Physical Education and Recreation (INDAR) Mr. Antonio Becali Garrido, who Participated in the event, on the will of the two countries to strengthen their friendly relations through organizing this annual activity in Cuba. To read the news in the link: http://www.jit.cu/NewsDetails.aspx?idnoticia=107981

The Embassy organized a friendly football match of 2 primary school teams in Havana, in the occasion of the Sport National Day, in coordination with the Institute of Sport, Physical Education and Recreation (INDER), considered the Ministry of Sports of the Republic of Cuba, with the attendance of Mr. Antonio Eduardo Becali, President of the National Institute of Sport, Physical Education and Recreation (as Minister of Sports). The audience included more than 500 primary and secondary school children, as well as officials from the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Education, representatives of the Government of Havana, teachers, and a large number of guests from the diplomatic corps, a number of distinguished Cuban athletes known as "glory of sport". In conclusion, the Embassy presented a golden certificate of appreciation to the winning team and a silver certificate to the other team. A certificate of appreciation and gratitude was also given to the Minister of Sport. The activity had an extensive media coverage

The electronic newspaper of the National Institute of Sport, Physical Education and Recreation (the Ministry of Sports) of Cuba published the news of the celebration of the Qatari sports day in Havana, entitled "Cuba celebrates the sports day of Qatar", and it highlighted the importance of sport for the State policy, and the preparation of World Cup Football 2020.

Media coverage of the visit of Minister of State Dr. Hamad Al-Kuwari The visit of the Minister of State, Dr. Hamad bin Abdul Aziz Al-Kuwari, to the Republic of Cuba received a huge Cuban media coverage, which highlighted the importance of the Qatari personality, who led the Qatari delegation participating in the Fourth International Conference for the World's Balance in Havana. The Cuban media indicated his meetings with a large number of senior Cuban officials. His Excellency participated in the opening session of the conference, where he delivered a welcoming speech. The opening ceremony was attended by the President of Ministers and State, His Excellency President Miguel Diaz Canel, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Culture of the Republic of Cuba. He also delivered a lecture entitled "Cultural Diplomacy: The Experience of the State of Qatar" which addressed the need of the world to promote a culture of peace and mutual respect. HE also Referred to the issue of the unjust blockade imposed on the State of Qatar, as well as the history of diplomatic and political relations between the two countries.

The Minister of State Dr. Hamad bin Abdul Aziz Al-Kuwari and his accompanying delegation met today (Thursday), 31/01/2019, with HE Mr. Bruno Rodriguez, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba, where they exchanged views on bilateral relations, and matters of common concern. The meeting was attended by HE Ambassador Rashid Mairza Al Mulla.

H.E. the Ambassador held a dinner at his home on Wednesday, 30 January, in honor of the Minister of State Dr. Hamad bin Abdul Aziz Al-Kuwari, and the delegation accompanying him, who are visiting the Republic of Cuba to participate in the 4th Conference for World Balance.

The Minister of State Dr. Hamad bin Abdul Aziz Al-Kuwari and his accompanying delegation met today (Wednesday), 30/01/2019, with HE Mr. Antonio Eduardo Becali, Director of the National Institute of Sport, physical Education and Recreation (Ministry of Sport) of the Republic of Cuba, where they exchanged views on bilateral relations, and matters of common concern. The meeting was attended by HE Ambassador Rashid Mairza Al Mulla.