Davos: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, hoped that the Gaza Ceasefire deal would represent a first step toward fostering stability in the region, stressing the importance of the two parties' commitment to the deal.
This came during his remarks delivered at a panel discussion entitled "Diplomacy in the Midst of Chaos", within the 55th session of the World Economic Forum 2025, currently held in Davos, Switzerland, from Jan. 20 to 24.
Moderated on Tuesday by President of the World Economic Forum HE Borge Brende, HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs hoped that the deal would represent a first step toward fostering the stability in the region and moving progressively toward the second phase, culminating in a permanent ceasefire that achieves the comprehensive resolution of the decades-long conflict.
His Excellency expressed his delight at the deal that took effect, with the humanitarian aid getting into the Gaza Strip and the return of hostages following the negotiations that lasted for 15 months to resolve an extremely complex conflict.
In addition, His Excellency stressed that it important for the two parties to the conflict to show commitment to enforcing this deal to have positive outcomes, highlighting that the State of Qatar's role as a guarantor and mediator entails ensuring the full implementation of all provisions of the deal as stipulated, however the paramount thing is the two parties commitment to the deal.
Regarding the feasibility of the Palestinian authority's engagement in Gaza reconstruction process, His Excellency hoped to see the Palestinian authority again in Gaza with the formation of the Palestinian government that addresses the issues facing the Palestinians in reality, along with the real catastrophe created by the conflict that lasted for 15 months. He underlined that this matter concerns the Palestinians only and no country can dictate conditions on them.
His Excellency added that the positive changes witnessed by the Middle East region throughout the past year can be quintessential to create a better future, with Lebanon electing a new president and the departure of a brutal regime in Syria which was killing its people and ultimately the conclusion of the ceasefire in Gaza.
HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, emphasized that there is a significant space for cooperation with the new US Administration under the leadership of Donald Trump to achieve stability in the region, noting the significant role played by the US President's Middle East envoy HE Steve Witkoff who demonstrated a real partnership and made a substantial impact on the negotiations.
As long as President Trump strives to make the United States a great nation again, there is likewise a hope for the Middle East to be great again through leaderships that operate and collaborate to settle its conflicts, His Excellency said.
Regarding his recent visit to Damascus, His Excellency added that his received ambitious promises from the new Syrian administration on its plans for openness to all spectrums of the people of Syria, hoping that this trajectory would help them overcome the trials of the civil war that raged for 13 years to be a stable country to essentially contribute to the stability of the region.
In his closing remarks, His Excellency expressed the State of Qatar's confidence and belief in the capabilities of the people of Syria to achieve that goal, affirming that they were seen in diaspora emerging as refugees and subsequently integrated into the communities to which they migrated, achieving incredible successes.
