New York / Information Office / October 10 The State of Qatar affirmed that it will continue to work with the international community to confront the digital piracy due to its seriousness and dire effects, and called for strengthening cybersecurity and providing a safe electronic environment. Addressing the Economic and Financial Committee (Second Committee) of the UN General Assembly at its 75th session, on Item 17 entitled "Information and Communications Technologies for Development", Second Secretary at the Permanent Delegation of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Ahmed bin Saif Al Kuwari said that the State of Qatar was exposed to a cyber piracy crime in 2017, which was a starting point for imposing an unjust blockade and illegal measures, and presented a flagrant violation of human rights and international law.

New York, October 09 (QNA) - The State of Qatar stressed the importance of work based on the principle of cooperation and partnership to mitigate the repercussions of the Covid-19 pandemic, pointing out that the pandemic did not exclude a country or a region in the world, and pointing to the strenuous efforts it made to deal with its repercussions. 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, during the Second (Economic and Financial) Committee of the United Nations General Assembly at its 75th session to discuss "Building Back Better after COVID-19: ensuring a more equitable global economy, inclusive societies and sustainable recovery".

New York, October 08 (QNA) - The State of Qatar has reiterated its rejection and condemnation of using terrorism as an excuse to offend states and fabricate crises to achieve political goals that are inconsistent with the provisions of international law and constitute a violation of the United Nations Charter. The State of Qatar has also reiterated its strong condemnation of terrorism in all its forms, wherever, whenever and by whomsoever committed, and regardless of their motivation, stressing that terrorism constitutes a threat to international peace and security. This came in a statement delivered by HE Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Ambassador Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani during the Sixth Legal Committee of the UN General Assembly at its 75th session on the item entitled "Measures to eliminate terrorism."

New York, September 22 (QNA) - The United Nations General Assembly adopted the Political Declaration on the commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of the United Nations at the High-Level Meeting of the General Assembly that took place on Monday. The State of Qatar was the first to deliver its speech at the high-level meeting, represented by HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, in appreciation of the policy, vision and wisdom of the State of Qatar's leadership, which enjoys balanced relations with the countries of the world, and is based on mutual respect and cooperation to achieve the goals of the United Nations.

New York, September 18 (QNA) - The UN Security Council welcomed the Afghan peace negotiations that began in Doha on Sep. 12 and thanked the Government of the State of Qatar for facilitating the first round of negotiations. This came in a press statement issued by the UNSC members and made by the UNSC President to the press

New York, September 11 (QNA) - The State of Qatar and the Republic of South Sudan signed on Thursday a joint statement for the establishment of diplomatic relations at the headquarters of the Permanent Mission of the State of Qatar to the United Nations in New York.

New York, September 10 (QNA) - The State of Qatar affirmed the pivotal role of youth in preventing conflicts and building and maintaining peace, and that they are essential partners in this, calling on member states to play a major role in facilitating youths' participation and giving them a leadership role in preventing conflicts and building peace. This came in a statement delivered by HE Qatar's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani before the UN Security Council Arria-formula meeting on the implementation of the Council's resolutions on youth, peace and security by UN peace operations.

New York, August 13 (QNA) - The State of Qatar affirmed its commitment to support the work of the United Nations and the importance of international cooperation to confront the Covid-19 pandemic, despite the unilateral measures it is facing that impede international cooperation and coordination under the umbrella of international and regional organizations. The State of Qatar stressed the need to address various dimensions in the framework of the response to the Covid-19 pandemic, calling for the response to be integrated and coordinated and to be based on a peacekeeping perspective.

New York, August 07 (QNA) - The State of Qatar has reiterated its commitment to continue cooperation with the United Nations and Member States to eradicate terrorism, affirming its cooperation with multilateral bodies within the framework of international cooperation. Qatar has also expressed its belief in the importance of evidence-based policies and an understanding of the causes and forms of links between terrorism and organized crime, stressing its endeavor to enhance information security, encourage international cooperation to combat cybercrime, and provide a safe and robust cyber environment.