HE the Ambassador visited the Cuban Cigar Factory “Corona” in Havana today, March 5, 2020, where he toured the different sections of the factory, and received an extensive explanation about the manufacture of this famous and especial Cuban product.

HE ambassador Abdulla Bin Mohammed Al-Derbasti received at the Embassy on Tuesday, 4/3/2020, the Ambassador of the Republic of Panama to the Republic of Cuba, Mr. Reinaldo Rivera, where they exchanged views on bilateral relations and matters of mutual interest.

The agreement for bringing peace to Afghanistan was signed Saturday under the auspices of the State of Qatar, in the attendance of HE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs Dr. Khalid bin Mohammed Al Attiyah, HE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, HE U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Head of the Political Office of Afghan Taliban Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, and a number of Taliban leaders. The ceremony was also attended by officials from the Sultanate of Oman, Turkey, Pakistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Indonesia and Norway, and some regional organizations. His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, delivered a speech prior to the conclusion of the agreement, in which he emphasized the State of Qatar´s position of the futility of any military solution to the Afghan crisis, and that this initiative comes in in accordance to the wise directions of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, which confirms the firm belief of the State of Qatar in mediation as a major tool for achieving peace and resolving disputes by peaceful means. His Excellency stressed the importance of reaching an agreement leading to peace in Afghanistan, ending the suffering of the Afghan people, and reaching a final settlement between the Afghan and the American side. His Excellency called on the international community to make more efforts to face any challenges facing the desired peace in Afghanistan.

Munich (Germany), February 15 / Qana / His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, participated today, in a panel discussion in the 56th Munich Security Conference on de-escalation in the Gulf region. Members of the panel were officials from the Sultanate of Oman, the State of Kuwait, the Turkish Republic, and the United States Senate. His Excellency spoke about the importance of the call of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of the State of Qatar, for a security agreement in the Middle East, where HH spoke at the Munich Security Conference two years ago about the critical challenges facing the Middle East, stressing that security is a necessary condition for achieving prosperity. HE Pointed out that the State of Qatar has been ranked one of the safest countries in the world. HE pointed out that the regional members can agree on security rules, including: Modern security technology, such as early warning systems, CBMs, confidence-building measures, freeing the region of weapons of mass destruction, counterterrorism cooperation in stopping terrorist financing and money laundering. His Excellency spoke about the conflicts in the region, like the Palestinian issue; the Yemen war; the conflict in Libya, and the blockade imposed on Qatar. His Excellency then addressed nations outside the Middle East, saying: "We need your diplomatic assistance to push all the countries of the Middle East to the table of dialogue, and we need your help in imposing international law." In response to a question about the efforts to resolve the crisis with Saudi Arabia, HE said that the State of Qatar was and is still open to dialogue.

Doha, communication office- February 8th The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) announced that it will organize various activities next Tuesday at the diplomatic club on the occasion of the country's sports day, and that its program includes various sports activities and explained that the country and its embassies abroad have been involved since 2012 in organizing a set of activities and sports in public squares in various cities of the country. MOFA highlighted that the interest of the country in the sport day comes from the awareness of the growing role of sport, which is one of the most important pillars of Qatar's National Vision 2030, and that sports diplomacy complements the role of official diplomacy, as Doha has become the capital of global sport and that this distinguished position will be strengthened by the hosting of Qatar of the largest sporting event, represented At the 2022 World Cup, which is an occasion to highlight its legacy, customs and traditions.

On the occasion of the beginning of a New Year, H.E. Mr. Abdulla Al-Derbasti, Ambassador of Qatar in Cuba, attended a meeting with the Diplomatic Corps accredited in Cuba. The meeting was led by the President of the Republic of Cuba, H.E. Mr. Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermudez, who greeted all members and guests.

His Excellency, Ambassador Abdulla bin Mohamed Al-Derbasti held a courtesy meeting with HE Mrs Berris Ekinci, Ambassador of Turkey in the Republic of Cuba, on Friday 17/01/2020, where they exchanged views on bilateral relations and matters of common concern.

His Excellency, Ambassador Abdulla bin Mohamed Al-Derbasti held a courtesy meeting with HE Mr. Bernardino Cano Radil, Ambassador of the Republic of Paraguay in the Republic of Cuba, on Friday 17/01/2020, where they exchanged views on bilateral relations and matters of common concern.

His Excellency, Ambassador Abdulla bin Mohamed Al-Derbasti held a courtesy meeting with HE Mr Sahbezada Khan, Ambassador of the Republic of Pakistan in the Republic of Cuba, on Tuesday 15/01/2020, where they exchanged views on bilateral relations and matters of common concern.

His Excellency, Ambassador Abdulla bin Mohamed Al-Derbasti held a courtesy meeting with HE Miss Kathryn Phipps, Ambassador of Jamaica in Havana, on Monday 13/01/2020, where they exchanged views on bilateral relations and matters of common concern.