HE the Minister of Interior, Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, recently met with Raed al-Saleh, Syria’s Minister of Emergencies and Disaster Management, to discuss cooperation between Qatar and Syria in emergency response and disaster management. The meeting focused on exploring opportunities for joint efforts in areas such as emergency response, search and rescue operations, and training programs.

The discussions aimed to identify ways to enhance Syria’s capabilities in managing emergencies and disasters through knowledge exchange and capacity building. Both officials expressed interest in strengthening collaboration to improve preparedness and response mechanisms, which could contribute to more effective handling of crises in the region.

The meeting highlighted Qatar’s intention to support Syria’s national capacities in disaster management, reflecting a broader interest in regional cooperation on humanitarian and security challenges. Details regarding specific projects or timelines for implementation have not been disclosed.

This engagement between Qatar and Syria takes place amid ongoing efforts to stabilize and rebuild capacities in Syria following years of conflict, with both countries looking to advance technical and operational cooperation in critical areas of emergency management.