His Excellency, Ambassador Abdulla bin Mohammed Al-Derbasti, paid a courtesy visit to Mr. Abraham Maciques, General Manager of PALCO Commercial Group in the Republic of Cuba, yesterday Wednesday 12/12/2019.

HE, Mr. Abdulla bin Mohamed Al-Derbasti, met with HE Mr. Hector Igarza, Director of North Africa and the Middle East Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, at his office in the ministry, on Monday, 09/12/2019. The two sides exchanged views on bilateral relations and issues of mutual interest.

Rome, December 07 / QNA / His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, during his meeting at the Mediterranean Dialogue Conference in the Italian capital, Rome, said that the ongoing talks on the Gulf crisis have resulted in progress. He thanked His Highness, the Emir of the State of Kuwait, for the role he played as a mediator in the crisis. His excellency said stressing that Qatar Always looks for a more stable and united GCC. He said that Iran is a neighbor of Qatar, and that the Qatari people are grateful to them for their support during the crisis. Responding to a question about the Muslim Brotherhood, he said that Qatar supports peoples, not political parties. He said that the state seeks to increase the participation of the Qatari people through the Shura Council. On the economic side, he said that Qatar Vision 2030 works to diversify the economy, although it provides more than 20 percent of the LNG in the world.

His Excellency President Miguel Diaz Canel, President of the Republic of Cuba, received today the credentials of His Excellency Mr. Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Derbasti, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Cuba. The Ambassador conveyed the greetings of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, to the President of the Republic of Cuba and the wishes of His Highness, to the Cuban president of good health and happiness, and for the government and people of the Republic of Cuba progress and prosperity. From his side, His Excellency the Cuban President, conveyed His Excellency the Ambassador his greetings to His Highness the Emir of the country, wishing HH health and happiness, and wished HE success in his new tasks, and the will to work to support friendship relations and cooperation between the state of Qatar and the Republic of Cuba.

Bali, Indonesia, 05 December (QNA) - The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi said in a speech titled "Moving Towards Inclusive State Building" at the 12th Bali Democracy Forum that the State of Qatar is keen on building a comprehensive state, and it pays special attention to citizenship and equality. He also pointed to the unity of the Qatari ranks towards the Gulf crisis. He criticized the policy of some third world countries based on discrimination and hegemony. He stressed that the State of Qatar looks forward to continuing cooperation and coordination with the member countries of the Forum to achieve more common gains.

HE Ms. Ana Terecita González Fraga, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba, received today a copy of the credentials of HE Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Derbasti, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Cuba. The Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister wished the Ambassador success in his work and further development for the bilateral relations in various fields.

On the occasion of receiving his duties as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Havana, His Excellency the Ambassador, Mr. Ibrahim Bin Mohammed Al Derbesti, met with the His Excellency Dr. Akram Mohammed Samhan, ambassador of the State of Palestine and Dean of the Arab Diplomatic Corps in the Republic of Cuba, on Wednesday in the , embassy of Palestine in the Capital Havana.

The State of Qatar has totally rejected false accusations contained in a statement by the Eritrean Ministry of Information, stressing that Qatar has nothing to do with any factions or groups in Eritrea, a matter which the Eritrean government knows very well. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs called on the Eritrean Ministry of Information to consider the facts and the roots of the problems, rather than accusations and falsification of the facts of a country where the friendly Eritrean people only have full respect and appreciation.

His Excellency Mr. Abdullah Mohammed Ibrahim Mohammed Al-Darbasti, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Cuba, arrived in Havana on 27 November 2019. He was received at the Jose Martí International Airport by HE Mr. Vladimir Andres González, Director of the Department of Ceremonies, Privileges, Immunities and Diplomatic Affairs of the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Embassy Representatives.

The Embassy participated in the celebrations of the 500th anniversary of the founding of the Cuban capital Havana this week. The grand celebration was on November 16, 2019, coinciding with the founding date of this ancient Caribbean city, where a large official ceremony was presided over by HE President Miguel Diaz Canel, which was attended by a large number of guests, visitors and representatives of diplomatic missions in. A colorful fireworks display was held in front of the Capitol building, which impressed thousands of Cuban residents and tourists. Different musical performances were also given to the audience.