New York - Information Office - October 15 The 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly elected the State of Qatar to membership of the United Nations Human Rights Council with a majority of 182 votes for three years starting in January 2022.

New York – Information Office - October 14 The State of Qatar renewed the importance of international cooperation for elimination of nuclear weapons and weapons of mass destruction and non-proliferation, pointing to the State's efforts to continue developing its national legislation related to weapons of mass destruction to comply with its obligations under the conventions the country has acceded to and ratified. The State of Qatar expressed its support for all activities that promote the implementation and understanding of those treaties and agreements. This came in the State of Qatar's statement delivered by the Second Secretary at the Permanent Delegation of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Ahmed bin Saif Al Kuwari before the First Committee of the UN General Assembly at its 76th session on items related to nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction (WMD).

New York - Information Office - October 14 The State of Qatar has underlined the importance of intensifying efforts and activating partnerships to advance global economies, especially in developing and least developed countries, in the shadow of the current challenges and the COVID-19 pandemic, which placed great burdens on international trade that constitutes a pivotal element to stimulate economic growth. This came in the statement of the State of Qatar delivered by Amna Al Muftah, member of the delegation of the State of Qatar participating in the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly, before the Economic and Financial Committee (Second Committee) of the General Assembly on the item "Macroeconomic Policies Related Issues" and the item "Follow-up and implementation of the outcomes of international conferences on financing for development".

New York – Information Office - October 13 HE the State of Qatar's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani participated in the virtual meeting organized by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation with the Italian Institute for International Political Studies, under the title 'Protecting Children in Armed Conflict and the Safe Schools Declaration.'

New York - Information Office - October 13 The State of Qatar welcomed the greater attention the Security Council and the United Nations in general have paid to strengthen the foundations of sustainable peace, expressing its belief that the most effective way to prevent such differences in the long term is to spread a culture of peace and tolerance among members of societies and to promote quality education for all. This came in a statement addressed by HE Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Ambassador Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani to the UN Security Council, which held an official meeting chaired by HE President of the Republic of Kenya Uhuru Kenyatta, who is the Security Council President for the month of October to discuss "Diversity, State-building and the search for peace", under the "Peacebuilding and Sustaining Peace" agenda item.

New York – Information Office - October 12 The State of Qatar stressed that the Covid-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of protecting the right to education, which is a fundamental pillar in efforts to recover from the crisis and achieve sustainable development on a wide scale. This came in the statement of the State of Qatar delivered by member of the State of Qatar's delegation participating in the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Sheikh Sultan bin Khalid Al-Thani, before the Second Committee on Item (20) on sustainable development.

New York – Information Office - October 12 The State of Qatar affirmed that it looks forward to further strengthening its constructive and positive relationship with Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), and to move forward with meaningful partnerships that stimulate inclusive economic growth, job creation, and recovery. This came in the statement of the State of Qatar delivered by Third Secretary of the Permanent Mission of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Sheikh Abdulrahman Al-Thani, before the Second Committee on item (23) concerned with "Groups of Countries on Special Situations," and item (27) "Towards Global Partnerships."

Doha – Information Office – 10 October HE the State of Qatar's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani affirmed that HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani's keenness on participating annually in the meetings of the United Nations General Assembly in New York which is considered a global summit and includes world leaders, affirms that the State of Qatar is present at the highest level in high international forums to contribute to the discussion of international issues and finding solutions to them. In an interview with the Qatari newspaper Lusail published Sunday, HE Sheikha Alya said that the State of Qatar's policies enjoy the confidence and respect of the society in light of its great and appreciated contributions to resolving international crises and challenges.

New York / Information Office / October 09 The State of Qatar has stressed the need for integration between national laws and international instruments in the field of the rule of law, stressing that the country's leadership attaches special importance to strengthening national institutions concerned with the rule of law, based on international standards and norms. The State of Qatar also affirmed the commitment of government institutions to adhere to the rule of law, and to raise societal awareness on the issue, as it is the main factor in achieving equality and justice for all and promoting good governance. This came in the statement of the State of Qatar read by Second Secretary at the State of Qatar's Permanent Mission to the United Nations Ali Al Mansouri at the meeting of the sixth committee of the UN General Assembly in its 76th session on the rule of law.

New York / Information Office / October 08 The State of Qatar stressed the importance of adhering to all agreements and treaties on disarmament of nuclear and mass destruction weapons to reach the goal of freeing the world from threats to humanity, expressing aspiration for all countries to join those agreements to achieve peace and security and preserve future generations and environmental systems from the danger of the spread of such weapons. This came in the statement of the State of Qatar made by HE Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Ambassador Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani before the 76th session of the UN General Assembly First Committee (the Disarmament and International Security Committee), which began its discussion on all agenda items relating to disarmament and international security.