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Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) announced in a statement that, within the framework of a joint security operation between the Ministry of Interior, the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), and the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and through the channels of the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL), one of the wanted individuals of Asian nationality was extradited to the competent authorities in the United States of America. The individual faces several serious criminal charges related to transnational organized crime. MoI said that the wanted individual was referred to the Public Prosecution to complete the necessary legal procedures, which issued a decision authorizing the surrender of the individual to the competent U.S. authorities in accordance with applicable procedures. The Ministryemphasizedthat this operation comes within the framework of international security cooperation and coordination with friendly countries and thatit solidifiedthe position of the State of Qatar as a trusted international partner in confronting transnational organized crime, thereby enhancing the security of communities and supporting the international justice system, in accordance with national legislation and applicable legal treaties and mechanisms.

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Doha: The AmirHH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani has received a phone call from Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of PakistanHE Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, to discuss bilateral ties and the latest regional and international developments. The conversation on Friday focused on cooperation between their countries and explored ways to strengthen relations, alongside efforts to support security and peace in the region. HE Sharif expressed his country's full support and solidarity with the State of Qatar amid the current regional developments, stressing the importance of restraint, dialogue and diplomacy to preserve recent gains in regional stability. The Pakistani prime minister also praised the State of Qatar's role in supporting peace efforts and said Islamabad looked forward to continuing coordination with Doha to promote peace, stability and prosperity across the region. The two leaders also discussed ongoing diplomatic efforts, including talks between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran, and underscored the need to continue efforts to reduce tensions and resolve disputes through peaceful means. HH the Amir and HE the Pakistani Prime Minister reaffirmed their commitment to continued coordination on regional security, including safeguarding maritime security and shipping lanes, and supporting conditions for a lasting and sustainable peace in the region.

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Geneva: Qatar participated in the 68th Assemblies of the Member States of the World Intellectual Property Organization, held in Geneva. Saleh Abdullah Al Mannai, Assistant Undersecretary for Commerce at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and head of Qatar's delegation, said in a statement that the country remains committed to further developing its intellectual property system in cooperation with WIPO. He said this effort is intended to promote innovation and creativity, support the effective use of artificial intelligence technologies, and contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. He also praised WIPO's central role in strengthening a balanced and effective international intellectual property system that serves the interests of its member states. Al Mannai noted that cooperation between Qatar and WIPO is aligned with the objectives of the Qatar National Vision 2030 and supports the country's efforts to build a knowledge-based economy by fostering an environment that encourages innovation and investment in intellectual assets. He also highlighted the importance of the technical and advisory support provided by WIPO in developing Qatar's national intellectual property strategy, which the Ministry of Commerce and Industry is currently preparing, as well as in enhancing the country's institutional intellectual property framework in line with international best practices and standards. On the sidelines of the assembly, the Qatari delegation held several bilateral meetings with delegations from member states and representatives of international intellectual property offices. The discussions focused on strengthening cooperation, exchanging expertise across various areas of intellectual property, and exploring opportunities for partnership in support of mutual interests.