Qatar’s foreign policy is based on a set of principles outlined in its constitution.
These include a commitment to strengthening international peace and security through supporting the peaceful resolution of international disputes.
The country has established a distinguished track record in conflict mediation, consistently facilitating dialogue between opposing parties while maintaining strict respect for national sovereignty and non-interference in internal affairs.
Qatar has emerged as one of the world’s major mediators for conflict resolution.
It has settled crises and disputes even major powers were unable to resolve.
The mediation efforts by Doha both regionally and globally have earned it an international credibility and reputation.
The country’s efforts stems from its belief in a peaceful and better world for the common good.
The country hosted on Saturday in Doha the signing ceremony of a Declaration of Principles between the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Congo River Alliance/March 23 Movement in a step considered a significant development in efforts aimed at achieving peace and stability in the eastern region of the Congo.
The signing of the declaration was a result of the diplomatic efforts made by Qatar over the past months, during which it worked to create a favourable environment for constructive dialogue between the two sides.
The Declaration of Principles include mutual commitment by the two sides, in addition to a general framework paving the way for constructive negotiations aimed at reaching a comprehensive peace agreement.
Negotiations will continue with active participation from regional and international parties in order to reach a final and comprehensive agreement.
Among Qatar’s most notable contributions to international mediation include securing a ceasefire deal in Gaza in January 2025, thus enabling a prisoner swap deal, and end of over 467 days of destruction, devastation and bombing.
Qatar facilitated a landmark prisoner swap deal between the United States and Iran in August 2023, which led to the release of five Iranians detained in the United States, unfreezing of $6bn in Iranian funds and release of five Americans detained in Iran.
Under the auspices of Qatar, Chad’s transitional authorities and politico-military movements signed a peace agreement in August 2022, paving the way for comprehensive national reconciliation dialogue.
Qatari mediation efforts restored diplomatic relations between Kenya and Somalia in May 2022, following a dispute that lasted around five months, and in February 2017 Qatar mediated an agreement between the Government of Sudan and the Sudan Liberation Army Second Revolution Movement.
And last but not the least, Qatar hosted historic talks between the Taliban and the Afghan government in September 2020, marking their first in-person meeting and ending a conflict that lasted two decades.
