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Qatar's PM Visits Venezuela Amidst Ongoing Negotiations

2/17/2026

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Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani arrived in Venezuela on February 17, 2026.
He was welcomed by Foreign Minister Yvan Gil, as shown on state television.
The governments of Qatar and Venezuela have not released details about the visit.
Qatar has historically acted as a mediator between the United States and Venezuela, facilitating negotiations between the Venezuelan government and the opposition.

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Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani arrived in Venezuela on February 17, 2026.
He was welcomed by Foreign Minister Yvan Gil, as shown on state television.
The governments of Qatar and Venezuela have not released details about the visit.
Qatar has historically acted as a mediator between the United States and Venezuela, facilitating negotiations between the Venezuelan government and the opposition.