New York, December 18 (QNA)The permanent delegation of the State of Qatar to the United Nations and the Consulate General of the State of Qatar in New York, held a ceremony on the occasion of the country's National Day. The ceremony was attended by HE President of the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly (guest of honor) Csaba Korosi , a number of permanent delegates, ambassadors of Member States and senior officials of United Nations bodies.
HE the Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani, along with HE Consul General of the State of Qatar in New York Mohammed bin Sultan Al Kuwari, received the invitees, who represented a large crowd of diplomatic, political and media personalities. 
On this day, the State of Qatar celebrates its history, inclusiveness, solidarity and unity, as well as its promise and the unlimited potential of its people, HE Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani said in her speech while welcoming the attendees. 
Her Excellency highlighted HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani's speech at the opening ceremony that welcomed all those who visited Qatar from all around the world to participate in the first-ever World Cup to be held in the Middle East and the Arab region. 
  The championship highlighted the hospitality, spirit and enthusiasm of the Qatari people, and assured that the State of Qatar fulfilled its promise in 2010 to leave a lasting legacy for the State of Qatar and the Middle East, Her Excellency said. 
His Excellency Csaba Korosi extended his congratulations to HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, and to the government and people of the State of Qatar on the occasion of the National Day.
It was not long ago when Qatar promised to achieve future development, and although miracles do not always happen or come true, but with the State of Qatar turned the dream into a reality, His Excellency said in his speech, expressing his happiness at celebrating the National Day of the State of Qatar. 
This country has turned into an active and vital member of the international community, as it played an important role in mediation and conflict resolution, and its role exceeded its regional borders, His Excellency said, stressing that the State of Qatar turned into a model for finding solutions to become an advanced country in the region and pursuing achieving its 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.
The screens at the celebration hall displayed the atmosphere of the matches and 3D models of stadiums that blended the National Day celebrations with the World Cup atmosphere.
The large turnout at the celebration of the National Day reflected the State of Qatar's prestige and appreciation in New York and the United Nations. The celebration of the National Day this year was also of a special nature, as it paved the way for the largest demonstration in the State of Qatar, which is the wonderful organization of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, which coincides with the World Cup final.