Doha: The State of Qatar has expressed its support for regional and international peace and cooperation, welcoming a significant trilateral agreement between Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan. This agreement defines the point of contact at their international borders and includes the signing of the Khujand Declaration, aimed at enhancing paths of eternal friendship among the three countries.
According to Qatar News Agency, Qatar is preparing to participate in the 3rd GCC Beach Games in Muscat, set for April 5-11, 2025, with a delegation of 18 athletes. In a separate development, Qatar has issued a strong condemnation of recent actions by the Israeli National Security Minister, including a raid on Al Aqsa Mosque and the expulsion of worshippers, as well as the attack on a UNRWA clinic in the Gaza Strip.
Additionally, HE Minister of Interior Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani conducted an inspection visit to Hamad International Airport. In another event, the Ministry of Social Development and Family celebrated World Autism Awareness Day with various activities, while Katara concluded its Eid Al Fitr festivities at its cultural village locations.
Further updates included the successful conclusion of Visit Qatar’s Throwback Food Festival at Old Doha Port and Mwani Qatar’s handling of 336,889 containers in the first quarter of 2025. Mwani Qatar also reported receiving 726 vessels during this period.
In health initiatives, a Qatari medical delegation is set to visit Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, to perform cochlear implant surgeries for children with hearing loss. Meanwhile, Al Markhiya Gallery announced its participation in “Art Week Riyadh,” and the West Asian Athletics Clubs Championship will see 400 athletes from 13 countries competing in Qatar.
In sports, Aspire Academy concluded its Ramadan Football Friendly Series, fostering international match experience and cultural exchange. On the international front, tensions continue with Israeli airstrikes near Damascus and Hama, and Lebanese Defense Minister Michel Mansi’s call for action against Israeli violations.
Egyptian and Jordanian foreign ministers discussed the Palestinian issue amid ongoing Israeli escalations. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres emphasized the need to end discrimination against people with autism. In military developments, the US Pentagon has deployed additional warplanes to the Middle East as airstrikes persist in Yemen.