QNA
Doha
The State of Qatar hosted delegations from Russia and Ukraine within the framework of its ongoing mediation efforts to reunite families separated by the Russian-Ukrainian conflict.
Minister of State for International Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater met with the Russian delegation led by Presidential Commissioner for Children’s Rights Maria Lvova Belova.
Accompanied by the delegation, Al Khater welcomed the Russian families hosted by Qatar as part of the Health and Recovery Programme, in the framework of enhancing trust and demonstrating the tangible positive results of the mediation process.
In addition, Al Khater and Maria Lvova-Belova discussed further cooperation for humanitarian purposes, including the reunification of separated children with their parents and other close relatives.
In a statement, Al Khater expressed her gratitude towards the visiting Russian delegation.
Al Khater said, “We are profoundly thankful to HE Mrs Maria Lvova Belova, and her team, for their pivotal role and ongoing commitment to the reunification efforts,” she remarked.
“This visit not only strengthens our collaborative efforts, but also brings invaluable support to our shared goal of healing and restoring families affected by the conflict,” she added.
“We are sincerely grateful to HE Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater for her attention to the well-being of Russian and Ukrainian children. At today’s meeting, we discussed the current groups that we are working on and identified those who genuinely need assistance in reuniting with their families. They include 29 children who are currently in Russia, and we are working to reunite them with their parents and loved ones in Ukraine. We also asked for assistance in reunifying 19 children in different countries with their families in Russia. Thank you to the State of Qatar for creating space for dialogue,” said Maria Lvova-Belova.
Qatar also hosted a delegation from Ukraine led by Parliamentary Commissioner for Human Rights Dmytro Lubinets.
Al Khater held meetings with the Ukrainian delegation also. Together, they also welcomed the Ukrainian families participating in Qatar’s Health and Recovery Program.
Al Khater conveyed her appreciation for the Ukrainian delegation’s involvement.
“We are deeply grateful to HE Dmytro Lubinets and his team for their crucial contributions to our reunification efforts,” she stated.
“This visit underscores the strengthening of our collaboration with Ukraine in promoting human rights and affirming our shared values, further cementing our commitment to these fundamental principles.” The State of Qatar is hosting 20 reunified families, including 37 children, from April 18th to April 27th. This comes as part of a program that helps promote health recovery and stability, by focusing on the mental, physical and social health of each family member, thus enabling families to rebuild their lives with confidence and safety.
Qatar is hosting 20 reunified families, including 37 children, from April 18 to April 27. This comes as part of a program that helps promote health recovery and stability, by focusing on the mental, physical and social health of each family member, thus enabling families to rebuild their lives with confidence and safety.
