HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani’s commitment to attending the annual sessions of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) emphasises Qatar’s dedication to its international responsibilities and the positive image of Qatar and its people, as well as its civilisational and humanitarian role regarding various global issues and challenges as well as towards friendly and brotherly peoples.
HH the Amir’s speeches at the UN conveys numerous local, Arab, international, and humanitarian messages, affirming that Qatar has been and will continue to safe safeguard rights, uphold commitments, aid those in need, support the oppressed, stand for truth and justice, respect neighbours’ rights, and adhere to values and ethics. Additionally, Qatar presents a bright model of a secure and stable state capable of achieving high development rates and providing the highest standards of living for its people and residents.
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During the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), HH the Amir said, ‘In Qatar, we have had a dream that our country would be one of the prosperous nations whose people would enjoy well-being and prosperity, and we invested decades of planning and comprehensive development work to make this dream come true. We have achieved a lot, thanks to God, and the solidarity of everyone in Qatar. While investing in liquefied gas was a leverage to realise this dream, this investment has enabled us to play an important role in addressing the energy challenge around the world with a realistic vision that takes into account the world needs for a diverse mix of different energy sources by using the highest levels of advanced technology which is, at the same time, environmentally friendly.’
In his speech at the 76th Session of the UN General Assembly, which marked the 50th anniversary of Qatar joining the UN on 21 September 1971, HH said that during the past five decades, the relationship between Qatar and the international organisation has been characterised by close cooperation and the establishment of exemplary partnerships in various fields.
Additionally, HH the Amir’s speeches presented insightful strategic visions and effective humanitarian initiatives, highlighting Qatar’s commitment to global peace, justice, harmony, and economic growth, as well as promoting dialogue, discussion, and diplomacy to resolve wars and crises around the world.
HH the Amir’s speeches have also demonstrated that Qatar prioritises contributing to the peaceful resolution of conflicts, including proposing ideas for collective security, as there can be no security, stability, development, or dignified human life in the presence of conflicts. This includes Palestine, Ukraine, Sudan, Libya, and Lebanon.
Counterterrorism is a priority in Qatar’s policy at the national, regional, and international levels as is climate change. HH the Amir’s speeches have demonstrated that the State of Qatar has embraced its responsibility as an active partner in the international community to address climate change.
Regarding the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and the role of sports in fostering connections between countries and people, His Highness the Amir said during his speech at the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly that, during the 2022 World Cup.
HH pointed out that Qatar, in line with its commitment to global humanitarian efforts, provided assistance to over 60 countries and five international organisations, and actively participated in international efforts to mobilize resources and energy to address the pandemic and its consequences. Science and technology are key to increasing productivity and improving the quality of human life.
However, HH cautioned in his speeches that celebrating technological means without responsible consideration of their intended purposes has led to major disasters, such as the use of nuclear weapons, dangerous experiments on humans, and genocide in concentration camps.
Source: Qatar News Agency (QNA)
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