Doha:Qatar’s Cabinet, led by HE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani, convened its regular meeting on Wednesday at the Amiri Diwan. The agenda included regional developments and the approval of several legislative initiatives and international cooperation agreements.
According to Qatar News Agency, the Cabinet began by commending HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani for his efforts in advancing US-Iran negotiations. The goal is to secure a comprehensive agreement to end the ongoing crisis and promote peace and stability in the region.
The Cabinet noted positive discussions in Washington between HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani and US President Donald Trump, alongside Vice President JD Vance. These discussions centered on potential agreements and regional peace.
A strategic milestone was achieved with the signing of the General Agreement on the GCC railway project in Manama. This agreement aims to enhance Gulf cooperation, improve transport, boost trade, and foster economic integration among GCC member states.
Qatar’s notable performance in the 2026 Rule of Law Index by the World Justice Project was also recognized, with Qatar ranking highly in regulatory enforcement, civil justice, criminal justice, absence of corruption, and order and security. This reflects Qatar’s commitment to upholding the rule of law and promoting institutional efficiency.
The Cabinet strongly condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, describing them as violations of sovereignty and international law. Qatar expressed full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and reiterated the inseparability of Qatar’s security from that of Saudi Arabia and the GCC.
In legislative matters, the Cabinet approved a draft law to exempt civil aircraft spare parts from customs duties, supporting the civil aviation sector. It also approved a draft Artificial Intelligence Acceleration Partnership with the US, as well as several memoranda of understanding with various countries to enhance international cooperation in labor, anti-corruption, education, and consumer protection.
The meeting concluded with a review of reports on Qatar’s participation in regional and international forums, with appropriate decisions made on these reports.
Source Qatar News Agency