Category: Qatar

Source: Government of Qatar

Source: Government of Qatar

New York, October 25, 2025

The State of Qatar has renewed its unwavering commitment to the Charter of the United Nations, affirming its continued support for the international organization, the strengthening of its partnerships, and its backing of reform efforts aimed at enhancing the UN’s effectiveness and responsiveness to global challenges.

This came in the statement delivered by HE Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani, during the Open Debate of the Security Council on “The United Nations Organization: Looking into the Future,” held at the UN Headquarters in New York.

Her Excellency noted that over the past eighty years, the United Nations has served as an indispensable global platform for promoting multilateralism and realizing the purposes of the Charter. It has achieved notable successes in preventing and containing numerous conflicts around the world, reflecting the organization’s critical role in maintaining international peace and security.

She emphasized that the State of Qatar has remained a strategic partner committed to the Charter and objectives of the United Nations, highlighting its leading role in mediation efforts, peaceful conflict resolution, and de-escalation in various regions across the globe.

Her Excellency outlined Qatar’s recent achievements, notably its successful mediation, alongside the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Republic of Turkiye, and the United States of America, which led to a ceasefire agreement and the end of the war in Gaza, signed on the 13th of this month. This agreement was the result of two years of tireless efforts aimed at halting bloodshed, ending humanitarian suffering, and securing the release of prisoners and hostages.

She added that Qatar continues its efforts in mediation and de-escalation, pointing to its hosting earlier this month of delegations from the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the caretaker government of Afghanistan, as part of its initiative to facilitate dialogue and promote stability between the two countries, in cooperation with the Republic of Turkiye.

Her Excellency also highlighted Qatar’s outreach to the African continent, noting that in March, it hosted a dialogue between the Republic of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. These efforts culminated in the signing of a mechanism for monitoring and verifying the ceasefire in the Democratic Republic of the Congo on October 14, in accordance with the “Doha Declaration of Principles” signed in July 2025. She expressed gratitude to the United States for its fruitful partnership in this regard.

Her Excellency stressed Qatar’s call for a comprehensive review of the United Nations system, focusing on modernizing working methods and ensuring the implementation of Security Council and General Assembly resolutions in a way that guarantees accountability and avoids selectivity.

She underscored the need for tangible measures to address the crisis of trust by reviving the spirit of dialogue, strengthening cooperation and unity within the organization, and ensuring pluralism and inclusivity in global governance, with greater roles for developing and small states in decision-making processes.

Her Excellency also emphasized the urgency of accelerating UN reform efforts and supporting the implementation of the “UN 80” initiative across its three tracks, commending the proposals outlined in the Secretary-General’s report titled “A Breakthrough for People and Planet: Effective and Inclusive Global Governance for Today and the Future”.

Her Excellency concluded by affirming the importance of the new peace agenda, which focuses on investing in prevention, addressing root causes of conflict, building sustainable peace, and enhancing mediation, stressing that the success of this vision requires effective structures and strong political will to improve coordination within the organization.

Source: Government of Qatar

Hanoi, October 25, 2025

The State of Qatar signed the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime during an official ceremony held today in Hanoi, Vietnam, with broad international participation.

The Convention was signed on behalf of the State of Qatar by HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad.

In a speech during the ceremony, HE the Minister of State for International Cooperation said that the adoption of the UN Convention against Cybercrime represents an important turning point in the international system and reflects a collective will to protect the security of peoples in the digital space, noting that cybersecurity is no longer merely a technical issue, but has become a pillar of international peace and security.

Her Excellency further said that the State of Qatar was among the first to support the development of a comprehensive agreement based on international cooperation, protecting infrastructure, and strengthening national capacities, especially in developing countries. She noted that the agreement fills a gap in the international legal system and enables countries to work together to confront cyber threats that affect human security and the stability of societies.

Combating cybercrime is an act of peace, Her Excellency said, noting that protecting the digital space contributes to preventing conflicts, building trust, and supporting dialogue between countries.

From this standpoint, she added, the State of Qatar’s commitment to cybersecurity aligns with its established role in mediation, building bridges, and promoting peaceful solutions. Just as Qatar works to resolve conflicts in the real world, it also strives to prevent conflicts in the digital realm, believing that true peace encompasses all dimensions of human life.

Her Excellency noted the establishment of the UN Regional Centre for Combating Cybercrime in Doha, which will contribute to capacity building and strengthening international cooperation, particularly in serving developing countries, in preparation for the implementation of this Convention.

Her Excellency affirmed the State of Qatar’s commitment to being a reliable international partner in building peace and protecting security, in both the real and digital worlds, out of its conviction that protecting human beings and preserving their dignity is the essence of all security and peace.

The Convention iis the first UN criminal justice treaty adopted in more than 20 years, and the first global treaty on cybercrime and the exchange of electronic evidence related to serious crimes.

Source: Government of Qatar

Source: Government of Qatar

Source: Government of Qatar

Geneva, October 24, 2025

The State of Qatar participated in the third panel discussion on quantifying South–South cooperation, held on the occasion of the South-South Cooperation Forum, which is organized by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), with the participation of high-level representatives of countries and international and regional organizations.

Deputy Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the UN Office in Geneva Jawhara bint Abdulaziz Al Suwaidi represented Qatar in the panel discussion.

Al Suwaidi said that Qatar’s journey began with a shared vision aimed at highlighting the contributions of countries from the South, which led to the establishment of the UN Framework to Measure South–South Cooperation, a framework developed by countries from the South and welcomed by the UN Statistical Commission in 2022. She added that two major regional meetings contributed to advancing this work, the first in Brazil in 2023, and the second hosted by the State of Qatar in June 2024.

She emphasized that shared data is not merely a technical tool, but a strategic asset for achieving development, noting that the State of Qatar is participating as a leading country in a global project led by UNCTAD and the UN regional commissions to test the UN framework, which enables countries to collect and report data in line with their national priorities, while contributing to highlighting the role of South-South cooperation in advancing sustainable development.

The Deputy Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the UN Office in Geneva added that this commitment stems from the Qatar National Vision 2030, which places international cooperation and solidarity at the heart of sustainable development. She considered South-South partnerships a key focus of Qatar’s development strategy.

Lack of data has long prevented adequate representation of the contributions of countries from the South, she said, explaining that the new UN framework will help highlight these contributions to supporting sustainable development, particularly through the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) indicator (17-3-1), which measures financial flows. The framework accommodates all forms of cooperation, both financial and non-financial.

The Doha meeting, which brought together 66 developing economies, confirmed that the UN framework represents a milestone, but at the same time emphasized the need to expand support for national data systems, especially in countries with limited capacity. Al Suwaidi said, while noting that national ownership remains a fundamental pillar of sustainability.

In this context, Al Suwaidi welcomed the Seville Practitioners’ Network and commended UNCTAD’s initiative to launch the South-South data exchange fund, emphasizing the importance of adequately and sustainably funding this effort beyond 2030.

She added that the Doha meeting concluded with three key messages, including emphasizing that cooperation is the greatest strength of the countries of the South, which calls for closer coordination between national statistical offices, ministries, and international cooperation agencies, in addition to calling on UNCTAD to develop standardized tools, support national data systems, and facilitate reporting processes.

The meeting emphasized that inclusiveness must be the compass guiding our joint work, through the establishment of a regular platform for consultation and exchange of views on concepts, methodologies, and techniques for data measurement, in line with the principles of sovereignty, equality, mutual benefit, and diversity. Discussions also highlighted that innovation is a fundamental pillar in developing shared data platforms that can play a pivotal role in enhancing knowledge sharing.

Al Suwaidi welcomed UNCTAD’s collaboration with the South-South Galaxy program, managed by the UN Office for South-South Cooperation, as a mechanism that enables the exchange of expertise and innovation of solutions through open-source tools, standardized formats, and shared resources.

She stressed that South-South cooperation must be based on reliable data and field case studies, noting that five countries have submitted their initial data to UNCTAD, while the State of Qatar looks forward to integrating its data into the UN framework, thus strengthening the common development narrative of the countries of the South.

She emphasized that Qatar’s hosting and participation in these meetings, from Doha to Seville and Geneva, represents both an honor and a responsibility, reiterating the country’s commitment to continuing joint work with partners to ensure that every initiative of solidarity, knowledge exchange, and investment in shared prosperity is recognized and its impact clearly highlighted.

The Deputy Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the UN Office in Geneva encouraged countries to collect their shared data on South-South cooperation, given its importance in strengthening shared voices and enabling countries to manage their cooperation in a manner supported by evidence and trust.

Source: Government of Qatar

New York, October 24, 2025

The State of Qatar has reiterated that the success of the first phase of the agreement to end the war in the Gaza Strip is a collective responsibility to ensure its implementation, leading to a comprehensive cessation of hostilities and the achievement of peace and stability in the region, in full compliance with the principles of the Charter and international law.

This came in the statement delivered by HE Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani, during the Quarterly Open Debate of the Security Council on the Middle East, including the Palestinian Question, held at the UN headquarters in New York.

Her Excellency noted that the meeting follows the convening of the Sharm El Sheikh Peace Summit on October 13, highlighting the participation of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, in the signing ceremony of the agreement to end the war in Gaza, alongside HE President Donald Trump of the United States of America, HE President Abdel Fattah El Sisi of the Arab Republic of Egypt, and HE President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of the Republic of Turkiye.

Her Excellency added that over the past two years, Qatar has continued its mediation efforts in partnership with Egypt and the United States, and despite challenges and obstacles, an agreement was reached to end the bloodshed and humanitarian suffering in Gaza.

Her Excellency pointed out that the mediation succeeded in securing humanitarian truces that alleviated suffering by delivering aid to the Palestinian people and facilitating the release of detainees and prisoners.

She emphasized that Qatar remains committed to its role as a mediator and peace-building leader, with its wise leadership dedicated to resolving conflicts through diplomatic means and undertaking humanitarian efforts to relieve the suffering of the people of Gaza and create favorable conditions for the return of displaced persons.

She explained that the Qatar’s Gaza Reconstruction Committee has initiated efforts to rebuild by clearing rubble, reopening main roads, and facilitating the movement of Palestinians within the Strip. Qatar also launched a land bridge through Jordanian and Egyptian territories to deliver humanitarian aid, including shelter tents and food and medical supplies for more than 436,000 affected individuals in the Strip.

Her Excellency reaffirmed Qatar’s welcome of the UN General Assembly’s adoption of the New York Declaration on implementing the two-state solution and establishing an independent Palestinian state.

She expressed appreciation for the leadership roles of Saudi Arabia and France in this regard and welcomed the positive stances of countries that have recognized the State of Palestine, affirming its rightful claim to full UN membership.

She stressed that for a peaceful settlement and the success of the two-state solution, it is essential to reject actions that undermine it, including settlement expansion in the West Bank, settler violence, and land appropriation, affirming that Gaza is an inseparable part of Palestinian territory and of a unified Palestinian state.

Her Excellency conveyed Qatar’s strongest condemnation of the Israeli Knesset’s approval of two draft laws aimed at imposing Israeli sovereignty over the occupied West Bank, describing them as a challenge to international law and legitimate resolutions.

She urged the international community, especially the Security Council, to assume its legal and moral responsibilities and take urgent action to compel Israeli authorities to halt expansionist plans and settlement policies in occupied Palestinian territories.

She continued by condemning plans to construct a settlement that would sever East Jerusalem from the West Bank, calling it a blatant violation of international legitimacy, particularly Resolution 2334.

Her Excellency expressed Qatar’s denunciation of statements regarding the so-called Greater Israel Vision, considering them a continuation of crisis escalation and violations of state sovereignty and international law.

Her Excellency also reaffirmed Qatar’s support for the Syrian Arab Republic, its sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national unity, and its people’s aspirations for stability and development. She condemned Israeli attacks on Syria, describing them as grave violations of international law.

She reiterated Qatar’s steadfast support for the Republic of Lebanon and the efforts of its government, stressing the need for Israeli occupation forces to withdraw from all Lebanese territories, and called on all parties to strictly adhere to the ceasefire agreement.

Her Excellency concluded the statement by affirming Qatar’s unwavering commitment to its sincere and credible approach to the peaceful resolution of disputes through dialogue and mediation, and its support for all initiatives aimed at promoting peace and security in the region and the world.

Source: Government of Qatar

New York, October 23, 2025

The State of Qatar has stressed the importance of full and complete implementation of all international conventions and treaties related to the prohibition and disarmament of weapons of mass destruction of all kinds, to maintain the safety of future generations and protect the planet.

This came in a statement delivered by Ahmed Abdullah Al Obaidly, a member of the Qatari delegation participating in the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, before the First Committee of the General Assembly during its 80th session, on the item entitled “Other Weapons of Mass Destruction”, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.

Al Obaidly explained at the beginning of the statement that the existence and use of weapons of mass destruction, including nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons, threatens the security of states and the safety of peoples and violates fundamental human rights, foremost among which is the right to life.

He noted that this danger increases with the possibility of non-state actors obtaining these weapons and their means of delivery.

He pointed out that the State of Qatar, at the national level, continues to develop and update national legislation related to weapons of mass destruction, in line with its obligations under the international conventions to which it has acceded.

He explained that the State of Qatar cooperates closely with the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) and is working to strengthen its role in supporting the implementation of the convention.

He added that the State of Qatar is currently hosting the 12th Annual Meeting of Representatives of the Chemical Industry and National Authorities of States Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention, from October 21 to 24 in Doha, with the aim of enhancing cooperation between the chemical industry and national authorities to support the full and effective implementation of the convention.

He expressed the State of Qatar’s welcome to the adoption by the Executive Council of the OPCW, at its 110th session, of the resolution entitled “The Accelerated Destruction of Any Remaining Chemical Weapons in the Syrian Arab Republic,” which was adopted by consensus among Member States.

He said that the State of Qatar, as the state representing the interests of the Syrian Arab Republic within the OPCW, had submitted the draft resolution to the Executive Council in support of the international community’s efforts to eliminate any remnants of chemical weapons and promote constructive cooperation between States Parties and the OPCW.

The resolution was co-sponsored by more than 50 countries.

The statement indicated that the State of Qatar, in support of regional efforts to exchange knowledge and raise awareness of the importance of disarmament, organized and hosted three sessions of the Arab Forum on Arms Control, Disarmament, and Non-Proliferation, the last of which was held in Doha from June 4 to 6, 2024.

Al Obaidly said that the State of Qatar hosted a regional training course for national focal points on the implementation of the Biological Weapons Convention at the United Nations House in Doha in 2024, with the aim of enhancing the implementation of the Convention and exchanging information and expertise between national focal points and stakeholders in the Middle East and North Africa.

Source: Government of Qatar

Source: Government of Qatar

Doha- 23 October 2025

The State of Qatar , the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Republic of Türkiye, the Republic of Djibouti, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Sultanate of Oman, Republic of The Gambia, the State of Palestine, the State of Kuwait, the State of Libya, Malaysia, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the League of Arab States, and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, condemn in the strongest terms the approval of Israeli Knesset of two draft laws aiming to impose a so called “Israeli sovereignty” over the occupied West Bank, and on Israeli illegal colonial settlements as a blatant violation of international law, and of United Nations Security Council resolutions particularly Resolution 2334, which condemns all Israeli measures aimed at altering the demographic composition, character, and status of the occupied Palestinian territory since 1967, including East Jerusalem — in addition to the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice, which affirmed the illegality of the Israeli occupation of Palestinian land and the invalidity of settlement construction and annexation measures in the occupied West Bank. They reaffirm that Israel has no sovereignty over the occupied Palestinian territory.

On the other hand, they welcome the Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice of 22 October 2025 on Israel’s Obligations in and in relation to the Occupied Palestinian Territory, in which the Court reaffirmed Israel’s obligation under international humanitarian law to ensure that the population of the OPT, including Gaza, has the essential supplies of daily life, and to agree to and facilitate by all means at its disposal relief schemes on behalf of the population, including through the United Nations and its entities, particularly the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA).

The Court confirmed Israel’s obligation to respect the prohibition on the use of starvation, recalling Israel’s blocking of aid into the Gaza Strip and reaffirmed the prohibition of mass forcible transfer and deportation, recalling that this also includes inflicting conditions of life that are intolerable. The court further reaffirmed the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination and independent statehood, recalling that Israel’s territorial claim over East Jerusalem has been declared “null and void” by the Security Council, which includes the “Law to Cease UNRWA Operations in the Territory of the State of Israel”, which purports to apply to East Jerusalem.

They warn against the continuation of Israel’s unilateral and illegal policies and practices and call on the international community to shoulder its legal and moral responsibilities and to compel Israel to cease its dangerous escalation and unlawful measures in the occupied  Palestinian territory, and to uphold the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people to establish their independent and sovereign state on the lines of June 4, 1967, with East Jerusalem as its capital as the only path toward achieving a just and comprehensive peace that ensures security and stability in the region.