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Qatar Affirms Cybercrime and Piracy Pose Significant Threat to International Peace and Security

New York, October 19 (QNA) - The State of Qatar underlined that cybercrime and piracy constitute a significant proportion of crimes that threaten the international peace and security, calling for greater efforts to promote policies that ensure all segments of society can enjoy equal access to the opportunities offered by new technologies. This came in the statement of the State of Qatar delivered by Nayef Majid Al Qahtani, member of the Qatari delegation taking part in the 74th session of the UN General Assembly, before the Second Committee on Item 16: Information and Communications Technologies for Development.


Qatar Affirms Allocation of Large Part of Its International Development Assistance to the Least Developed Countries

New York, October 19 (QNA) - The State of Qatar affirmed the allocation of a large part of its international development assistance to the least developed countries, and expressed its aspiration to host the United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries in March 2021. This came in the statement of the State of Qatar, delivered by Tamim Khalid Al Mansouri, member of the Qatari delegation taking part in the 74th session of the UN General Assembly, before the Second Committee on Item 21: Groups of Countries in Special Situations.


Qatar Affirms Rejection of Any Attempt to Use Dictation and Intervention Policies to Undermine Sovereignty of Countries

New York, October 19 (QNA) - The State of Qatar reiterated its rejection of any attempt to use policies of dictation and intervention to undermine the sovereignty of other countries, and expressed its keenness on resolving disputes peacefully with the support of the relevant organs of the United Nations. This came in the statement of the State of Qatar delivered by Sheikh Hamad bin Nasser Al-Thani, member of the Qatari delegation taking part in the 74th session of the UN General Assembly, before the Sixth Committee on the Report of the Special Committee on the Charter of the United Nations and on the Strengthening of the Role of the Organization.


Qatar Reaffirms Commitment to Partnership with International Community to Achieve Sustainable Development Agenda 2030

New York, October 15 (QNA) - The State of Qatar affirmed that making a progress towards the Sustainable Development Agenda 2030 in the next phase requires the strengthening of the global partnership, reiterating its continued commitment to working and establishing partnership with the international community to achieve common goals. This came in the State of Qatar's statement delivered by Tamim Khalid Al Mansouri, Member of the State of Qatar's delegation participating in the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly, before the Second Committee on item (19) on sustainable development.


Qatar Calls for Firm Policy on Disarmament and Non-proliferation Issues

New York, October 15 (QNA) - The State of Qatar has expressed its keenness on adopting a firm policy on disarmament and non-proliferation issues, affirming its firm belief that achieving international peace and security is the shared responsibility of States. It stressed that the multilateral framework was the only way to address disarmament, non-proliferation and international security issues and rid humanity of weapons of mass destruction in general and nuclear weapons in particular. This came in a statement delivered today by Deputy Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Talal bin Rashid Al Khalifa, in the general debate on "Disarmament and International Security" before the First Committee of the seventy-fourth session of General Assembly


Qatar Reiterates Strong Condemnation of all Forms of Terrorism

New York, October 09 (QNA) - The State of Qatar reiterated its strong condemnation of terrorism in all its forms, committed by whomever and wherever, and regardless of its justifications. The State of Qatar also renewed its support for holding a high-level conference under the auspices of the United Nations, in order to adopt a unified international position on counter-terrorism, including an agreed definition of terrorism. This came in the State of Qatar's statement delivered by HE Second Secretary of the Permanent Delegation of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al-Thani before Sixth (Legal) Committee of the United Nations General Assembly at its 74th Session on "Measures to Eliminate International Terrorism". HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al-Thani said that the State of Qatar will continue to work within the framework of the United Nations to reach a comprehensive agreement on international terrorism that will include a specific definition of terrorism without linking it to religion, race or culture, stressing the need to distinguish between terrorism, legitimate resistance against foreign occupation, self-defense and the right of self-determination of peoples under occupation.


Qatar Committed to Principle of Cooperation, Partnership to Address Challenges Facing International Community

New York, October 08 (QNA) - The State of Qatar has reiterated its commitment to action based on the principle of cooperation and partnership, pointing out that the efforts of the international community will have a positive effect in overcoming the challenges facing the international community and moving forward in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This came in a statement delivered by the Second Secretary at the Permanent Delegation of Qatar to the United Nations Ahmed bin Saif Al Kuwari in front of the general discussion of the UN Economic and Financial Committee of the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly.


Qatar Affirms Seeking to Enhance Information Security, Encourage International Cooperation in Combatting Cyber Crimes

New York / Information Office / October 04 The State of Qatar has said that it is actively seeking to enhance information security within the country and to encourage international cooperation in combating cybercrime, noting that it was a victim of cyber-piracy, which was a cover for creating a plotted regional crisis that has severely harmed regional and international security and stability. It further stressed its commitment to continue to support United Nations efforts to combat crime, cybercrime, drugs, human trafficking, corruption and terrorism by addressing the root causes and eradicating them.



Qatar Highlights Need to Strengthen Power of Sport to Prevent, Combat Violent Extremism

New York, October 01 (QNA) - The State of Qatar stressed the need to empower young people with life skills and values that would prevent them from engaging in violent extremism. This came in a speech delivered by HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi at the opening of the high-level event organized by the Permanent Mission of the State of Qatar in partnership with the United States, the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism, and Football for Peace Foundation on the sidelines of the 74th session of the UN General Assembly, under the title "Promoting the Power of Sport to Prevent and Counter Violent Extremism".