Category: General

The European Union (EU) announced that it has decided not to extend the mission’s mandate to train military forces in Mali, given the “evolution of the political and security situation on the ground” in the African country.

The European Commission said in a statement that the 27 member countries decided by mutual agreement not to extend the mandate of the European Union Training Mission in Mali (EUTM Mali) beyond May 18, 2024, following the strategic review and consultations with the Malian authorities.

The EUTM Mali consisted of about 700 soldiers, from nearly 20 European countries, before the number of the mission was significantly reduced.

Brussels said that the channels for political dialogue and security and technical cooperation remain open.

Source: Qatar News Agency

HE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Mohammad Ishaq Dar met on Thursday with HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi.

Cooperation relations between the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the State of Qatar were discussed at the meeting, in addition to topics of mutual interest.

Source: Qatar News Agency

The Turkish Ministry of Defense on Thursday announced the elimination of more than 100 militants in northern Syria and Iraq within one week.

The Ministry said, in a statement, that 108 militants, including leaders, were eliminated within a week, 67 of them in northern Iraq, and 41 in northern Syria, noting that the total number of militants who have been eliminated since the first of last January has so far reached 953, including more of the 500 were stationed in northern Syria.

The Turkish security forces were launching pursuit and tracking operations for people suspected of belonging to ISIS and the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), since the country had witnessed bombings and armed attacks in a number of civilian and military sites over the past years.

Source: Qatar News Agency

Doha: May 08 – Assistant Undersecretary for Family Affairs at the Ministry of Social Development and Family HE Sheikha Sheikha bint Jassim Al Thani, reiterated the State of Qatar’s keenness on promoting family cohesion as well as upholding the value and role of the family in realizing the pillars of community development.

In a research paper, she presented within the sessions of the 15 International Conference on Interfaith Dialogue on the central role of the family in education and upbringing, Her Excellency said that the permanent constitution of the State of Qatar stipulates that “The family is the basis of the society. A Qatari family is founded on religion, ethics, and patriotism. The law shall regulate adequate means to protect the family, support its structure, strengthen its ties, and protect maternity, childhood, and old age.” She added that the Family Charter, which was launched by the Ministry of Social Development and Family, comes as an important step towards enhancing the role of the family in
building a strong, sustainable society, which confirms the importance of the family as a basic unit in society, pointing out that the family is considered a source of values and education and contributes to building and developing the nation as a whole.

She noted that the Qatari Family Charter represents the societal framework that governs family relations in the State of Qatar, as this charter focuses on the rights and duties of individuals within the family, and seeks to achieve balance and justice in these relationships. It also addresses many aspects, such as the financial and economic rights of individuals, as well as educational and health rights, in addition to protecting the rights of children and women and promoting the values of justice and mutual respect within the family.

Her Excellency pointed out that the charter serves as a constitution for the family and a document that defines the values and principles that govern the family’s relationships and interactions in society. It is classified as a
n implicit agreement between family members to manage expectations and define the decision-making process and responsibilities within the family, noting that this document is the first of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

The vision of the Ministry of Social Development and Family aims to invite the Gulf states as well as the Arab and international community to join the charter in the future.

Through her paper, HE Sheikha Sheikha bint Jassim Al Thani pointed out that religions paid great attention to the family and laid spiritual, intellectual and moral foundations for it to rely on in establishing, surviving, developing, achieving cohesion and success, and also provided solutions to its social, educational and psychological problems.

The Ministry of Social Development and Family, represented by the Family Development Department, participated in the fifteenth International Conference on Interfaith Dialogue, which, over two days, addressed many topics that focused on the importance
of the interaction between religious and educational values to build an interconnected and balanced family.

Source: Qatar News Agency

Manama, Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Commander-in-Chief of Bahrain Defence Force (BDF), received Lieutenant-General Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the National Security Advisor and Royal Guard Commander.

The Commander-in-Chief praised the efforts of HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad in enhancing combat and administrative progress in the Royal Guard of the BDF.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari participated in a public event organized by the Swedish Institute of International Affairs, titled ‘Mediation in Wars- From Bosnia to Gaza.’ During the event, Dr. Al Ansari emphasized the importance of mediation in achieving sustainable solutions to conflicts amidst global polarization. He also highlighted the significance of diversity in mediation, which enhances opportunities for achieving peace and stability at both regional and international levels.

The Spokesperson also discussed the State of Qatar’s mediation efforts in partnership with the Arab Republic of Egypt and the United States, aimed at reaching an immediate and permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, releasing prisoners and detainees, and ensuring the delivery of more humanitarian aid to the Strip.

Source: Qatar News Agency