Geneva:HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met with HE Deputy Minister for International Development at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Norway Stine Renate Haheim in Geneva on Friday.

According to Qatar News Agency, Dr. Al Misnad also held discussions with HE Kadra Hassan, the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Djibouti to the World Trade Organization and Chair of the Executive Board of the Enhanced Integrated Framework for Trade-Related Assistance to Least Developed Countries. The meetings underscored Qatar's call for stronger international cooperation, increased development financing, and targeted technical support to aid the world's least developed countries in achieving sustainable economic growth.

The State of Qatar has emphasized the necessity of placing maritime security at the forefront of international efforts, advocating for the use of technological innovation to enhance global peace and security. In related diplomatic engagements, HE Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani met with HE United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo in New York.

In other developments, HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi participated in the 22nd edition of the Manama Dialogue 2026 in Bahrain, which focused on Middle East security interests, alignments, and integration. Additionally, Qatar has reaffirmed its dedication to mediation, de-escalation, and humanitarian diplomacy, emphasizing the importance of lasting peace for the protection of lives and human dignity.