Doha: Qatar's Cabinet has praised HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani's regional diplomatic efforts and approved a draft law on fuel station regulation at its weekly meeting. The meeting was chaired by HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani at the Amiri Diwan on Wednesday.
According to Qatar News Agency, HE Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi stated that the Cabinet embraced HH the Amir's recent visits to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Discussions during these visits focused on regional and international developments and efforts to enhance security and stability amid ongoing Iranian aggression.
HE Al Mohannadi highlighted that talks held in Jeddah between HH the Amir and HRH Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud reflected ongoing coordination and consultations between the two countries. These discussions marked their deep strategic relations and shared keenness to elevate joint action.
The Cabinet also welcomed tripartite talks involving HH the Amir, HRH Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and HM King Abdullah II of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. These discussions focused on the challenges and impacts of the Iranian attacks and emphasized the importance of close coordination and consultation to address regional challenges.
Ministers further praised discussions held in Abu Dhabi between HH the Amir and HH President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. These talks reflected the close fraternal relations and strategic partnership between the two nations and addressed escalating regional tensions and their potential impact on energy markets and global supply.
The Cabinet also welcomed talks between HH the Amir and HE President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine during the latter's recent working visit to Doha. These discussions covered the Iranian attacks on Qatar and the wider region, the latest developments of the Ukraine crisis, and the growing bilateral ties between Doha and Kyiv, exemplified by the signing of a defense cooperation agreement.
Turning to domestic matters, the Cabinet approved a draft law on the oversight of fuel filling and storage stations, referring it to the Shura Council. The proposed legislation aims to strengthen environmental protection, public health and safety standards, and define the responsibilities of station operators in line with technical regulations.
Additionally, the Cabinet approved a draft memorandum of understanding on diplomatic training and studies between Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and its Syrian counterpart. The meeting concluded with a review of several reports, including those related to the work of the National Committee for the Prohibition of Weapons, fuel station oversight, agricultural and food safety cooperation within the Gulf Cooperation Council, and Qatar's participation in the 8th Abu Dhabi Dialogue Ministerial Consultation between labor-sending and labor-receiving countries from Asia and the Gulf, alongside international organizations.