The State of Qatar is taking part in the 25th session of the Conference of the States Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention, which will be held from April 20 to 22 at the organization's headquarters in The Hague.

In an interview with the French Newspaper Le Figaro, Sheikh Thamer bin Hamad Al Thani, Deputy Director for Media Affairs of the Government Communications Office, confirmed that calls to boycott the 2022 World Cup in Qatar were based on misleading media reports, adding that those calling for a boycott ignored the progress the State of Qatar has made in reforming its labour law and promoting migrant workers’ rights.

The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution by consensus that the 9th of September will be the International Day to Protect Education from Attack.

Coordinator for Counterterrorism Ambassador Nathan A. Sales travels to Doha, Qatar to thank that nation for its commitment to combating global terrorism and its dedication to a robust partnership with the United States on counterterrorism and security.