Moscow:HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani arrived in Moscow on Monday to attend the 8th summit of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), engaging with global leaders on critical energy issues.
According to Qatar News Agency, the Amir also conducted a working visit to Uzbekistan, meeting the country's President, Shavkat Mirziyoyev. In a display of diplomatic relations, the Amir sent congratulatory cables to Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on his re-election and to Austrian President Dr. Alexander van der Bellen on Austria's National Day.
HH the Deputy Amir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Thani echoed these sentiments, sending his own congratulations to both leaders. Meanwhile, HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani engaged in phone discussions with foreign ministers from Jordan, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia, strengthening regional ties.
In Qatar, HE Minister of Commerce and Industry Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al-Thani inaugurated the seventh edition of the "Build Your House 2026" event, attracting over 250 exhibitors from more than ten countries. Meanwhile, HE Minister of Education and Higher Education Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater emphasized the significance of investing in education for sustainable development.
The State of Qatar continued to foster international cooperation, with HE Minister of Justice Ibrahim bin Ali bin Issa Al Hassan Al Mohannadi meeting the US Embassy's Charge d'Affaires. HE Minister of Environment and Climate Change Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie highlighted Qatar's commitment to integrating natural resource protection with economic growth.
Further diplomatic engagements included meetings between Qatar's finance and municipal ministers with counterparts from Hong Kong, Japan, Egypt, and Pakistan, emphasizing Qatar's active participation in the World Investment Forum 2026 in Doha. Additionally, HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad hosted a panel on private sector roles in development funding, meeting with UN officials to discuss international cooperation.
In Tokyo, HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met with Japan's Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, while HE Minister of State for Energy Affairs Eng. Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi held bilateral meetings with energy ministers from Algeria, Libya, Senegal, and Venezuela in Moscow.
Finally, HE Governor of Qatar Central Bank Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al-Thani met with Mizuho Financial Group's CEO and the Governor of the Palestine Monetary Authority, further reinforcing Qatar's financial and economic relationships globally.