Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani also held a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday following the announcement of the executive order.
Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has welcomed the executive order signed by U.S. President Donald Trump, which declares that any armed attack on Qatari territory, sovereignty, or critical infrastructure would be considered as a threat to peace and security in the United States.
In an official statement, the Ministry said the order reflects “the strong and longstanding ties between Doha and Washington, built on cooperation and partnership in mediation, conflict resolution, and global peace and security”.
It described the move as “an important step in strengthening the two countries’ close defence partnership”.
Qatar expressed its “full appreciation for the important U.S. role in consolidating regional peace,” and added that the executive order “will contribute to strengthening bilateral cooperation in the security and diplomatic fields.”
The Ministry reaffirmed that Qatar remains committed to working with the United States and international partners “as a trusted mediator to address shared challenges, advance conflict resolution through diplomatic means, and support sustainable peace in the region.”
As per the details of the order, published on the official White House website, the U.S. will use all lawful and suitable means, including diplomatic, economic, and, if required, military actions to protect its own and Doha’s interests and to help restore peace and stability in the case of any attack on Qatar’s territory.
“The Secretary of War, in coordination with the Secretary of State and the Director of National Intelligence, shall maintain joint contingency planning with the State of Qatar to ensure a rapid and coordinated response to any foreign aggression against the State of Qatar,” the order added.
The executive order formalises a U.S. security commitment to Qatar amid heightened regional tensions.
The order comes following Israel’s September 9 attack on Doha in an attempt to target senior Hamas officials during ceasefire discussions in the Gulf capital.
The Israeli airstrike killed six people, including one Qatari officer in the Internal Security Forces.
Following the attack, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu formally apologised to Qatar during a joint call with Trump and Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, held on Monday at the White House.
Netanyahu further expressed regret that Israel violated Qatari sovereignty and affirmed that it will not conduct such an attack on Qatar again in the future.
The Amiri Diwan also reported that Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a phone call from Trump.
During the call, the two leaders discussed Trump’s plan to end the war in Gaza. The Amir reiterated Qatar’s support for peace efforts and expressed confidence in the ability of supporting countries to reach a “just settlement that ensures security and stability in the region and protects the rights of the Palestinian people.”
The Amiri Diwan added that the leaders reviewed the “close strategic relations between the two countries in various areas of partnership and bilateral cooperation,” and exchanged views on other regional and international developments of mutual interest.
