{"id":218667,"date":"2025-06-01T11:19:52","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T09:19:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bwiza.com\/?p=218667"},"modified":"2025-06-04T11:27:16","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T09:27:16","slug":"why-is-belgiums-foreign-minister-visiting-qatar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bwiza.com\/?p=218667","title":{"rendered":"Why Is Belgium\u2019s Foreign Minister Visiting Qatar?\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Belgian Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Maxime Pr\u00e9vot<\/strong>, is in Doha<\/strong> this Sunday and Monday for a visit aimed at “strengthening political relations, showcasing Belgium’s economic expertise, and addressing major humanitarian and social issues.”<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Pr\u00e9vot is expected to meet with Qatar\u2019s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs<\/strong>, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, as well as the Secretary of State for International Cooperation<\/strong>, Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad.<\/p>\n

According to Pr\u00e9vot\u2019s office, Qatar has expressed interest in establishing a special partnership in mediation<\/strong>, a field in which \u201cBelgium has considerable expertise in various regions around the world.\u201d<\/p>\n

Pr\u00e9vot\u2019s team noted: \u201cThe discussions will also focus on regional security, compliance with international humanitarian law, and the role of dialogue in resolving global challenges.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Minister will also visit Belgian companies operating in Qatar<\/strong>, to “highlight Belgian capabilities and promote new economic partnerships, particularly in the gas sector.” A meeting with the Qatari Business Association<\/strong> is also scheduled.<\/p>\n

In a statement, Pr\u00e9vot emphasized:<\/p>\n

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“The progress made on women\u2019s rights in Qatar<\/strong> is encouraging. We want to support them, because a society that includes everyone is stronger, fairer, and more prosperous.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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