Her Excellency Lolwah Al
Khater, Spokesperson for the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ ability to engage
with global media was boosted significantly when Her
Excellency Lolwah Al Khater was appointed as official
spokesperson. Through developing strong relationships
with senior journalists around the world, she proved
critical in articulating Qatar’s vision and position for
global audiences.
On 10 January 2018, Her Excellency announced that
Qatar had begun seeking international arbitration in an
attempt to end the blockade imposed by three of its Gulf
neighbours and Egypt. Her Excellency announced the
move on Wednesday, days after a UN investigation said
the blockade was negatively impacting the people of the
region.
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On 1 March, Her Excellency also emphasised that Qatar
will never be forced to change its foreign or domestic
policies by the blockading nations, even if the blockade
continues forever.
On 3 March 2018, at a press conference held in Geneva,
Switzerland, on the side-lines of the Human Rights
Council, Her Excellency affirmed Qatar’s continued
commitment to the Kuwaiti mediation efforts to resolve
the Gulf crisis, while also expressing her hope for a
response from and interaction with the blockading
countries, so that serious steps can be made to end the
crisis.