Qatar an active & influential partner in UN: Sheikha Alya
‘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’
QATAR’S Permanent Representative to the United Nations HE Ambassador Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al Thani has affirmed that His Highness the Amir of State of Qatar 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 a global summit and includes world leaders, affirms that 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, Sheikha Alya said 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.
Qatar has become an effective and influential partner in the United Nations and is referred to as a model for a country that respects its commitments, Sheikha Alya stated, adding that hence, the United Nations looks forward to His Highness’ attendance in such a high-level occasion.
She said Qatar is proud of its distinguished position in the United Nations and its active role referred to by the international organisation and the Member States in the issues raised on the international scene.
Sheikha Alya underlined that Qatar is known for its serious and fruitful partnerships with the UN bodies, in addition to its achievements and respect for the international obligations as well as its initiatives in various fields to support multilateral international action to confront common challenges.
QATAR’S Permanent Representative to the United Nations HE Ambassador Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al Thani has affirmed that His Highness the Amir of State of Qatar 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 on Sunday, Sheikha Alya said that 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.
Qatar has become an effective and influential partner in the United Nations and is referred to as a model for a country that respects its commitments, Sheikha Alya stated, adding that hence, the United Nations looks forward to His Highness’ attendance in such a high-level occasion.
She pointed out that HH the Amir, in his speech before the UN General Assembly, addressed Qatar’s positions on regional and international issues, adding that the speech received great attention from various active international circles.
The United Nations appreciated and respected His Highness for his wisdom and deep vision of international developments, Her Excellency said, stressing that the presence of His Highness in New York, and his very important speech at the high-level meeting of the UN General Assembly carries important messages and reflects the distinguished position of the State of Qatar under the leadership of His Highness in the international arena.
She stated that Qatar is proud of its distinguished position in the United Nations and its active role referred to by the international organization and the Member States in the issues raised on the international scene.
Sheikha Alya underlined that Qatar is known for its serious and fruitful partnerships with the United Nations bodies, in addition to its achievements and respect for the international obligations as well as its initiatives in various fields to support multilateral international action to confront common challenges, indicating that this comes within the framework of the role played by Qatari diplomacy to implement the country’s foreign policy and a translation of the directives and vision of HH the Amir.
She went on saying that as a translation of the existing partnership between the State of Qatar and the United Nations, Doha, which the United Nations views as a prestigious global platform for dialogue, has become an international center for many of the major organizations of the United Nations, the matter that represents a very important message that Qatar is UN’s most reliable regional partner.
Regarding the United Nations House, Sheikha Alya said that it is hoped that the United Nations House will be opened in Doha in January 2022 during the 5th Conference on the Least Developed Countries (UNLDC-5) hosting by the State of Qatar, pointing out that it will include offices for UN organizations including the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the Regional Center for Training and Capacity Building in Combating Cybercrime, the Analysis and Communication Center of the Office of the Special Representative of the SecretaryGeneral for Children and Armed Conflict, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), the United Nations Office for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the International Hub on Behavioural Insights to Counter Violent Extremism and Terrorism as well as the Programme Office on Parliamentary Participation in Preventing and Combating Terrorism.
On the resonance of the Shura
Council elections within the corridors of the United Nations, she said that Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres welcomed the announcement issued by HH the Amir at the opening of the 49th ordinary session of the Shura Council to hold the Shura Council elections.
At the time, the UN SecretaryGeneral indicated that he was aware of the ongoing preparations and that the Government of Qatar would take all necessary measures to conduct comprehensive and participatory elections, Sheikha Alya pointed out, stressing that this welcome comes in line with the United Nations’ view of the positive steps that the State of Qatar has always adopted, as well as the international organization’s appreciation of the international policy of the state in various fields.
She pointed out that the wide participation in the elections that took place a few days ago, which exceeded 63 percent, and the wide participation of women as voters and candidates for the council, as well as the integrity of the elections reflects the awareness of the Qatari people to exercise their rights guaranteed by the constitution, which is an important achievement recorded for our leadership represented by HH the Amir.
Sheikha Alya added that the new Legislative Council will be representative of all segments of society and an advanced step in the democratic path and that the image and status of Qatar will be as it deserves and as the world has known it.
On Qatar’s diplomacy towards regional issues, she affirmed that Qatar was and remains a pioneer in supporting joint Arab action on Arab issues, foremost of which is the Palestinian cause and achieving stability in Syria, Libya and the region, stressing that the country has a long and rich record.
She said that despite the challenges facing our Arab region, the Palestinian issue is still at the top of the chronic crises in which the international community has not been able to make progress that would advance the peace process between the Palestinians and Israelis and reach a solution based on the establishment of the two states.
She underlined Qatar’s firm position that calls for a permanent, just and comprehensive settlement of the Middle East issue on the basis of international legitimacy, United Nations resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative.
Regarding Qatar’s role in promoting international peace and security and human rights, Sheikha Alya said in her interview with Lusail newspaper that Qatar views peace comprehensively, so its initiatives to achieve peace includes all areas that contribute to achieving peace, in accordance with the provisions of the UN Charter. HE said that the State of Qatar has paid great attention to participating in international efforts to support the role of mediation and preventive diplomacy, which constitutes a fundamental pillar in the work of the United Nations, and that the Qatari mediation has achieved positive results that contributed to achieving peaceful settlement to many disputes, noting the great contributions of the State of Qatar in the field of development, especially the provision of education in conflict areas, as it is a major tool for building peace.
She underlined that Qatar plays an active and responsible role in the international multilateral action to establish and promote peace and security in the world, through the implementation of political, economic and cultural initiatives, and development and humanitarian assistance in cooperation with partners in the international community, stressing that Qatar plays an important in promoting international peace and security through its development arm, the Qatar Investment Authority, which plays an active role in promoting stability and peace in countries facing challenges in the field of development, by establishing fruitful partnerships to contribute to the achievement of the development plans of the concerned countries. Qatari charities also work in many countries and conflict areas with the aim of providing relief to civilians and alleviating their suffering, she added.
She said Qatar has effective and exemplary partnerships with the United Nations, and its agencies concerned with combating terrorism are strong and well-known to Member States
Sheikha Alya underlined that Qatar is one of the developed countries that has a legislative structure and laws related to combating terrorism, including laws related to combating terrorist financing and money laundering, in addition to the concerned bodies’ implementation of national obligations regarding the international instruments to which Qatar is a party.