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Qatar, UN Sign Agreement on Hosting LDC5 in Doha

New York - Information Office - October 04 The State of Qatar and the United Nations signed an agreement on hosting the Fifth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDC5) in Doha from Jan. 23 to 27, 2022. The signing ceremony was held at the headquarters of the State of Qatar's mission to the UN in New York.


UN Official Hails Qatar's Humanitarian Support for Gaza Strip During Security Council Meeting on Situation in Middle East

New York - Information Office - October 03 UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Tor Wennesland said that the United Nations started implementing the project of cash aid to provide assistance to about 100,000 vulnerable families in the Gaza Strip, emphasizing the State of Qatar's indispensable support and generous contribution that amounted to USD 40 million over the course of four months. This came during the Security Council's monthly meeting on 'The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question', as he welcomed "Qatar's generous contribution to support vulnerable families and improve the dire socioeconomic and humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip."



Qatar Affirms Commitment to Actively Contribute to International Efforts to Achieve Comprehensive, Sustainable Development

New York - Information Office - October 03 The State of Qatar has reiterated its commitment to actively contributing to international efforts to achieve comprehensive and sustainable development, pointing out that it has not failed to provide support to the efforts of many countries and international organizations to confront the global health crisis, stressing its keenness to take the necessary measures to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic within a perspective that respects and promotes the human rights of citizens and residents of the State of Qatar alike. This came in a statement made by HE Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Ambassador Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani at the beginning of the general discussions of the Third Committee of the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly.


Deputy Foreign Minister of Mexico Meets Permanent Representative of Qatar to UN

New York - information office - 26 September HE Deputy Foreign Minister of the United Mexican States Martha Delgado met HE Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Ambassador Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani on the sidelines of the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly.


Qatar Calls on Enhancing Political Will and International Partnership in Facing Climate Change

New York- Information Office - September 24 The State of Qatar stressed the urgent need to mobilize efforts, take urgent measures, and show more political will to confront the challenges posed by climate change and natural disasters, which pose a threat to international peace and security and are an obstacle to achieving sustainable development goals. 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, during the UN Security Council's open debate on climate and security.


Qatar, International Peace Institute Sign Partnership Agreement

New York - information office - 14 September The State of Qatar and the International Peace Institute (IPI) signed a partnership agreement at the headquarters of the permanent mission of the State of Qatar to the United Nations in New York. The agreement was signed on behalf of the State of Qatar by HE Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Ambassador Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani, while IPI's President and CEO Prince Zeid bin Ra'ad Al Hussein signed the agreement on behalf of the International Peace Institute.


Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the UN Meets President-Elect of the 76th Session of the UN General Assembly

New York / Information Office / September 14 HE Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Ambassador Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani met with HE President-elect of the 76th session of the UN General Assembly Abdulla Shahid. During the meeting, the agenda for the 76th session was discussed. The meeting also reviewed the role that the State of Qatar plays in the United Nations in promoting the principle of dialogue and international partnership to address crises.


Qatar Warns of Danger of Continuing Current Situation in Occupied Palestinian Territories

New York/ Information Office/ July 29 The State of Qatar warned against the danger of continuing the current situation in the Palestinian territories and the lack of a sustainable settlement of the Palestinian cause. Qatar called on the UN Security Council to assume its responsibilities in enforcing international law, implementing its resolutions, putting an end to the illegal occupation and settlement and supporting the achievement of peace. This came in a statement made by HE Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Ambassador Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani at UN Security Council meeting on the "situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian Question.


Qatar Renews Commitment to Call for Comprehensive Approach to Prevent Violent Extremism in Somalia, Other Hot Spots

New York / Information Office / June 25 The State of Qatar has reiterated its commitment to calling for a comprehensive approach to preventing violent extremism in Somalia and other hot spots in the world, by being guided by innovative methods and by relying on modern technology. This came in the statement delivered by HE Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Ambassador Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani at an event on the sidelines of the second United Nations Counter-Terrorism Week entitled "facing the new and evolving challenges in the new decade: through rehabilitation and reintegration in Somalia" organized by the State of Qatar in partnership with the Federal Government of Somalia and the Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund.