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Qatar's Permanent Representative to UN Participates in Virtual Meeting on Protecting Children in Armed Conflict, Safe Schools Declaration

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.'


Qatar Welcomes Greater Attention Security Council, United Nations Paid to Strengthen Sustainable Peace

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.


Qatar: Covid-19 Pandemic Highlights Importance of Protecting Right to Education

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.


Qatar Expresses Aspiration to Strengthen Constructive, Positive Relationship with Landlocked Developing Countries

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."


Qatar's UN Permanent Representative: Qatar Is Active, Influential Partner in United Nations

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.


The State of Qatar Stresses Importance of Integration Between National Laws and International Instruments on Rule of Law

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.


Qatar Underlines Importance of Adhering to Nuclear Disarmament Agreements, Treaties

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.


Permanent Representative of Qatar Co-chairs UN Meeting on Confronting Terrorist Acts Against Vulnerable Targets

New York – Information Office - October 07 HE Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Ambassador Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani co-chaired alongside Under-Secretary-General of the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) Vladimir Voronkov a virtual meeting of the International Expert Group Meeting on Vulnerable Targets and Unmanned Aircraft Systems convened by the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism with the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED), the UN Alliance of Civilizations, the United States, the UN Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) and in consultation with INTERPOL. The two-day meeting comes within the context of the follow-up and development of the strategies of the Global Programme on Countering Terrorist Threats against Vulnerable Targets, which was launched early 2021, and funded by the State of Qatar as part of its commitment to support the strategic priorities of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism.


Qatar Affirms That It Will Remain Platform for Cooperation Between All Countries

New York - Information Office - October 07 The State of Qatar has affirmed that it will remain a platform for cooperation between all countries and parties that believe in the importance of joint international action, adding that it will not hesitate to continue its pioneering role in humanitarian work and in support of international efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. This came in the statement of the State of Qatar, delivered by HE Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Ambassador Sheikha Alia Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani, before the Economic and Financial Committee (Second Committee) of the General Assembly of the 76th session of the United Nations on "Crisis, Resilience and Recovery - Accelerating Progress towards the 2030 Agenda."


Qatar's Permanent Representative Chairs General Debates of UN General Assembly Legal Committee

New York – Information Office - October 06 HE Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Ambassador Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani chaired the first session of the Sixth (Legal) Committee of the United Nations General Assembly, where Her Excellency opened the Committee's general debates of its 76th session. Last June, the United Nations General Assembly unanimously elected HE Ambassador Sheikha Alia Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani to chair the Sixth Committee at its 76th session. After her election, HE Sheikha Alya affirmed the State of Qatar's keenness to chair the Sixth (Legal) Committee of the General Assembly, as it is the main forum on legal issues, and the State's firm belief in the rule of law and commitment to international law and its critical role in stabilizing and strengthening international relations, and achieving the goals of the United Nations, which its charter formed the legal basis for the work of the international organization.