HE Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations, Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani, met with HE UN Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator at the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), Mohammed Yahya, at the Permanent Mission's headquarters in New York.

The State of Qatar has underscored that the significant risks arising from the misuse of information and communication technology (ICT) necessitate intensified joint efforts to maintain international peace and security, noting that rapid developments in digital transformation, including artificial intelligence applications, demand a robust ICT infrastructure that strengthens cybersecurity and ensures the protection of critical facilities providing essential services across various fields.

The State of Qatar has reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter, foremost among them the peaceful settlement of disputes, pointing out that it is a constitutional commitment as 2003 Permanent Constitution; Article 7 stipulates that Qatar's foreign policy shall be based on the principle of consolidating international peace and security by promoting the peaceful resolution of international disputes.

The Foreign Policy Association (FPA) has honored HH the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani in recognition of his pioneering role in mediation and international diplomacy.

The State of Qatar stressed that fulfilling commitments under treaties governing chemical, biological and nuclear weapons is essential to international efforts to eliminate weapons of mass destruction and protect humanity.

The State of Qatar underscored the necessity of concerted international action to achieve the ultimate goal of the complete elimination of nuclear weapons. The affirmation came in a statement delivered by member of Qatar's delegation participating in the 81st session of the First Committee of the United Nations General Assembly Abdullah Nasser Al Kaabi during the Committee's deliberations on the agenda item titled "Nuclear Weapons" at UN headquarters in New York.

The State of Qatar affirmed that the continued exploitation of natural resources in the Occupied Palestinian Territory and the occupied Syrian Golan, coupled with restrictions on the local population's access to and use of those resources, poses a major obstacle to sustainable development and the realization of the economic and social rights of people living under occupation, while stressing that the Palestinian people cannot exercise permanent sovereignty over their natural resources while being denied control over their land and resources.

The State of Qatar has called for further diplomatic efforts to resolve the Middle East conflicts, warning that continued tensions and restrictions on vital maritime routes threaten regional stability and the global economy.

The State of Qatar has reaffirmed its commitment to leveraging its resources and expertise to support countries and communities affected by disasters and crises. Through Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) and national humanitarian institutions, Qatar has established air bridges that include the International Search and Rescue Group of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), medical personnel and field hospitals, in addition to providing medical supplies such as medicines, food baskets, and shelter materials, as well as advanced equipment to assist those affected in disaster-stricken areas.

The State of Qatar affirmed its commitment to continuing to work with all countries and partners to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This came in a statement delivered by Third Secretary at the Permanent Mission of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Mohammed Hassan Al Emadi before the Second Committee of the United Nations General Assembly during its 81st session, under agenda item 17 on sustainable development at UN Headquarters in New York.