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Al-Thani

lines on the record: 699
first: 2006-09-20
most recent: 2023-12-08
sittings or episodes: 92
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“In that context, the GCC member States support the initiative of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the European Union and the League of Arab States to revive the peace process in the Middle East, in cooperation with the Arab Republic of Egypt and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. We also call on the Security Council to adopt a resolution that internationally recognizes an independent Palestinian State, which should become a fully-fledged member of the United Nations. In conclusion, we take this opportunity to reiterate that the GCC States stand with the fraternal Palestinian people during their ongoing ordeal and that we support their resilience on their land. We also express our full solidarity with them in order to achieve all their legitimate rights.”
2023-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9498 (2023) · source
“In that regard, we call on the international community to immediately increase humanitarian assistance for UNRWA and the United Nations. The GCC member States reiterate their unchanged position with regard to the centrality of the Palestinian question, the need to put an end to the Israeli occupation and their support to the sovereignty of the Palestinian people over all occupied Palestinian territories since June 1967 and the creation of an independent Palestinian State with East Jerusalem as its capital. We also support the rights of refugees, in line with the Arab Peace Initiative and resolutions of international legitimacy. The international community must redouble its efforts to resolve the conflict in a way that ensures all legitimate rights of the brotherly Palestinian people.”
2023-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9498 (2023) · source
“Furthermore, the GCC member States demand an immediate ceasefire and unobstructed delivery of humanitarian and relief assistance, along with the basic necessities, to those in need throughout the Gaza Strip. Measures must be taken to expedite direct delivery of aid and to provide electricity, water, fuel, food and medicines. The GCC member States have provided emergency relief and humanitarian assistance to our brothers and sisters in Gaza, in addition to continued financial support to meet humanitarian needs and support United Nations activities, in particular to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), in the light of its growing needs and its pivotal role especially given the Israeli attacks against UNRWA facilities and staff.”
2023-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9498 (2023) · source
“We also commend the step taken by the Secretary- General in addressing a letter to the Security Council (S/2023/962) pursuant to Article 99 of the Charter of the United Nations demanding the Council to declare an urgent humanitarian ceasefire. The Security Council, pursuant to the Charter of the United Nations, must demand an immediate humanitarian ceasefire and demand that the parties uphold their obligations under international law and international humanitarian law, especially with regard to the protection of civilians. We therefore call on the Council to adopt today draft resolution S/2023/970, submitted by the United Arab Emirates on behalf of the Group of Arab States.”
2023-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9498 (2023) · source
“We regret the end of the truce and the increase in the Israeli attacks towards southern Gaza which has threatened the lives of millions of displaced people. We express our deep concern about numerous humanitarian and United Nations organizations being prevented from carrying out activities owing to a lack of resources, a fuel shortage and insecurity. We welcome resolution 2712 (2023), which calls for establishing urgent and extended humanitarian pauses and corridors throughout the Gaza Strip. We demand that the resolution be fully implemented. We look forward to expeditiously establishing a suitable mechanism to monitor its implementation.”
2023-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9498 (2023) · source
“The GCC member States condemn the occupation forces’ targeting of civilian facilities and infrastructure, including hospitals, schools and refugee camps along with its killing of journalists and targeting of international facilities and the headquarters of the Qatari Committee for the Reconstruction of Gaza. We stress that the Israeli blockade contravenes international humanitarian law and resolution 2417 (2018), which condemns the illegal obstruction of the delivery of humanitarian assistance and the use of starvation of civilians as a method of warfare. The GCC member States commend the success in the mediation undertaken by the State of Qatar in cooperation with the Arab Republic of Egypt and the United States, leading to a humanitarian truce, which was extended; the exchange of hostages and the delivery of humanitarian assistance.”
2023-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9498 (2023) · source
“The GCC member States reject any justifications and excuses for the Israeli aggression as an act of self-defence. The GCC member States call upon the international community to take the necessary measures in the context of international law to respond to the illegal practices by the Israeli Government and the collective punishment policy against the inhabitants of Gaza. International protection must be provided to the brotherly Palestinian people. We also reject Israeli measures resulting in the forced displacement of the inhabitants of Gaza.”
2023-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9498 (2023) · source
“Ms. Al-Thani (Qatar) (spoke in Arabic): I am delivering this statement on behalf of the member States of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), namely, the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Sultanate of Oman, the State of Qatar and the State of Kuwait. At the outset, we thank you, Mr. President, for convening this meeting, and we thank the Secretary- General for his valuable participation. In the light of the dangerous developments in the Gaza Strip, the GCC member States condemn the Israeli aggression. We consider Israel legally responsible for its continued aggression, in particular against innocent civilians, mostly women and children, thousands of whom have perished in the Gaza Strip in flagrant violation of international law and international humanitarian law.”
2023-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9498 (2023) · source
“When we speak about the post-war period, we must reiterate that the Gaza Strip is part and parcel of the occupied Palestinian territory which should be governed by Palestinians, and only the Palestinian people should have a say in that regard. We reiterate that the region will not enjoy peace without a comprehensive, just and lasting solution based on the resolutions of international legitimacy, the Arab Peace Initiative and the two-State solution with the establishment of an independent Palestinian State along 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital and with the Palestinian people attaining all their rights.”
2023-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9489 (2023) · source
“Recent events have demonstrated that any attempts to undermine a just settlement through partial solutions or political manoeuvres will only waste time and lead to using an iron fist in all forms of violence to get rid of the Palestinian people. Those attempts are doomed to fail. The Palestinian people are there to stay and will not abandon their rights, especially their right to self-determination and their national independence. We call for peace. We do not call for war. Therefore, instead of spreading lies against Arab States, it is better to go back to the records and ask: Where is the peace plan that Israel agreed to?”
2023-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9489 (2023) · source
“The silent international community and the double standards that it applies with respect to the atrocities, massacres and crimes perpetrated by the Israeli occupation against civilians and civilian infrastructure and against teams of humanitarian workers are a stain on the conscience of humankind and could also undermine confidence in the international order and its organizations. Indeed, the current cycle of violence makes it incumbent on the international community and the Security Council to ensure that the situation does not continue. It is high time that serious work be undertaken and real measures be adopted towards a just and comprehensive peace.”
2023-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9489 (2023) · source
“We look forward to more steps being taken by the Security Council to reach a sustainable ceasefire and to guarantee the flow of sufficient and unhindered humanitarian assistance to all those who need it throughout the Gaza Strip, including by establishing a monitoring mechanism to oversee the delivery of humanitarian aid through all crossing points and front lines and to ensure that the occupying Power complies with its obligations under international humanitarian law. We would like to see international law applied justly, without double standards and without preferential treatment to any party whatsoever.”
2023-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9489 (2023) · source
“We hope that the progress made so far will underpin a comprehensive and sustained agreement to put an end to war and bloodshed and lead ultimately to serious discussions and a political process resulting in a comprehensive, just and lasting peace for the brotherly Palestinian people and the enjoyment of their legitimate rights in accordance with the resolutions of international legitimacy. We would like also to commend the efforts of the States members of the Security Council that led to the adoption of the long-awaited resolution 2712 (2023), as the first step in the right direction. The resolution calls on the parties to comply with international law and calls for urgent humanitarian pauses and humanitarian access, together with releasing hostages and refraining from depriving civilians of basic services.”
2023-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9489 (2023) · source
“The relentless diplomatic efforts undertaken last week, pursuant to the instructions of the Amir of the State of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and in collaboration with President of the Arab Republic of Egypt Abdel Fattah Al Sisi and President of the United States of America Joe Biden, culminated in an agreement to establish a humanitarian truce for four days, which was subsequently extended for two more days, and the release of more than 90 women and children hostages in the Gaza Strip and more than 210 Palestinian women and children who had been held in Israeli prisons. The truce has also enabled the delivery of more relief assistance, which is badly needed in the Gaza Strip. We would like to thank the members of the Security Council for welcoming those efforts.”
2023-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9489 (2023) · source
“At the very beginning, the State of Qatar, based on its faith in the importance of diplomacy and peaceful efforts to settle conflicts, started to coordinate with its brothers in Arab and Islamic countries and to communicate closely with regional and international partners and with the United Nations to de-escalate the situation and stop the bloodshed of civilians while addressing humanitarian issues, including the release of hostages and the rapid delivery of aid.”
2023-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9489 (2023) · source
“Sheikh Al-Thani (Qatar) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, we would like to congratulate your friendly country, Mr. President, on steering the Security Council wisely during this month, and we would like to thank you, Sir, for holding this important meeting and for giving us the opportunity to participate in it. We would like also to thank the Secretary-General and the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process for their efforts to de-escalate the situation and stop the fighting in Gaza. The brotherly Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip have gone through seven disastrous weeks, and the Council has been continuously informed about the serious and unprecedented consequences, including flagrant violations of international humanitarian law.”
2023-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9489 (2023) · source
“In conclusion, the State of Qatar reiterates that it will continue to make various efforts in order to contribute to maintaining regional and international peace and security and will continue to pursue the achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.”
2023-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9482Resumption1 (2023) · source
“The State of Qatar calls for investment in preventive diplomacy, early warning, mediation, dialogue and preventive efforts to prevent conflict, in addition to addressing the root causes of conflicts and investing in peacekeeping and peacebuilding efforts that should focus on the effective participation of women and young people. In that regard, we welcome once again the Secretary-General’s Our Common Agenda (A/75/982) and the New Agenda for Peace. We believe that it is important to adopt a multilateral vision as we prepare for the 2024 Summit of the Future and the 2025 review of the peacebuilding architecture.”
2023-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9482Resumption1 (2023) · source
“In that regard, we would like to point out that the Doha Programme of Action for the Least Developed Countries, which was adopted at the fifth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries, which was held in Doha in March, underscores that, without peace and security, there can be no sustainable development and that peace, security, development, human rights and humanitarian action are all complementary elements that reinforce each other. It also notes the positive role that can be played by sustainable development in mitigating the causes of conflicts, disaster risks, humanitarian crises and complex emerging situations.”
2023-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9482Resumption1 (2023) · source
“That is reflected in the ongoing development, humanitarian and diplomatic efforts that the State of Qatar makes at the regional and international levels through bilateral and multilateral partnerships, foremost of which is the established strategic partnership between the State of Qatar and the United Nations. In that context, the State of Qatar stresses that achieving sustainable development is impossible without establishing peaceful societies in which no one is marginalized, or without providing access to justice to all in accordance with Sustainable Development Goal 16 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. As we all know, the least-developed countries and the most vulnerable groups are more likely to be affected by conflicts and post-conflict situations.”
2023-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9482Resumption1 (2023) · source
“The State of Qatar calls on the Security Council to uphold its moral and legal responsibilities by compelling the Israeli occupation to put an end to the escalation and its crimes against the Palestinian people, while fully abiding by international law and international humanitarian law. The State of Qatar makes inclusive and preventive efforts at the international level to achieve peace and security, while taking into consideration the root causes of multifaceted conflicts and threats that compromise international and regional peace and security.”
2023-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9482Resumption1 (2023) · source
“That is a fact underscored by the illegal practices of the Israeli occupation, which has been using violence, excessive repression, collective punishment, coercive displacement and ethnic cleansing to subdue the brotherly Palestinian people, while preventing them from their right to freedom, peace and development. In that connection, the State of Qatar reiterates its condemnation of the international crimes — such as genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity — that the Israeli occupation consistently continues to perpetrate against the Palestinian people in Gaza and other occupied Palestinian territories.”
2023-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9482Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Ms. Al-Thani (Qatar) (spoke in Arabic): We would like to congratulate the friendly country of China for presiding over the Security Council. We welcome this important meeting, and thank the Secretary-General for his statement and all other briefers. As part of our active engagement in this lively debate on a comprehensive approach towards maintaining international peace and security and promoting sustained peace through common development, we stress the importance of the nexus between sustainable development and peace. In that regard, we shed light on the factors that hinder the achievement of sustainable development and peace and threaten international peace and security, including occupation. We reiterate that no sustainable peace and no sustainable development can be achieved under occupation and settlement in any given country.”
2023-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9482Resumption1 (2023) · source
“In conclusion, I would like to reiterate the commitment of the State of Qatar to continue effective support to, and participation in, the efforts made at the national, regional and international levels to implement the women and peace and security agenda.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452Resumption1 (2023) · source
“In cooperation with the United Nations Development Programme and the Education Above All Foundation, the State of Qatar launched an initiative for women in conflict areas to support women and girls in the context of conflict and crises situations. The State of Qatar is also committed to monitoring the implementation of the outcome of the High-Level Global Conference on Youth-Inclusive Peace Processes, which we hosted in cooperation with Colombia, Finland and the United Nations in January 2022. That includes a five-year strategy on young people and peace processes, as well as guidelines to operationalize the plan with respect to young people, peace and security, while emphasizing the vital role played by young girls.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452Resumption1 (2023) · source
“The Education Above All Foundation in the State of Qatar is implementing initiatives that ensure building the capabilities of young men, women and girls affected by conflict through a programme to protect education in situations of conflict and insecurity, which provides those groups with the knowledge and skills necessary to make them active participants in making a positive change in their communities. I am pleased to recall an initiative for the capacity-building of young people in the Middle East and North Africa in such areas as humanitarian action, under the auspices of the Reach Out To Asia Foundation and the Education Above All Foundation in the State of Qatar, in order to promote the leadership and participation of young people, including women, at the local, national and international levels.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452Resumption1 (2023) · source
“As an active member of the Peacebuilding Commission, the State of Qatar is proud of its effective contribution to the meeting of the Commission held on 14 September on the role of education in peacebuilding in the context of the International Day to Protect Education from Attack, which is commemorated on 9 September every year. We call on Member States to guarantee quality, transformative and inclusive education for all and for that education to be fair for women and girls, as an essential tool for peacebuilding, protection and empowerment.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452Resumption1 (2023) · source
“The effective and active involvement of women in peacebuilding contributes greatly to improving conflict and post-conflict desired outcomes. The State of Qatar is working to empower women and enable their effective participation in all areas in our country, including in the political, security and economic spheres. The level of participation of Qatari women is the highest among the countries of the region, thanks to an explicit governmental policy that promoted the role of women and created opportunities for them to make major contributions at the national and international levels.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452Resumption1 (2023) · source
“The State of Qatar wishes to express its condemnation of all atrocities against civilians, especially women and children, and we categorically reject the complete siege, which deprives people of the essential supplies and services they need to survive. We must guarantee the unhindered, safe and immediate supply of humanitarian aid. We reiterate our appeal to all parties for a de-escalation leading to a complete ceasefire and the immediate release of all hostages, especially civilians. The State of Qatar welcomes the report of the Secretary-General on women and peace and security (S/2023/725). We reiterate our commitment to the full implementation of the women and peace and security agenda, pursuant to resolution 1325 (2000) and subsequent resolutions.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Ms. Al-Thani (Qatar) (spoke in Arabic): We would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this important meeting to evaluate progress in the implementation of the women and peace and security agenda. We also thank the Secretary-General, the Executive Director of UN- Women, the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross and the civil society representatives for their valuable recommendations this morning. We are meeting today at a time when more than 2.3 million people in the Gaza Strip are living a humanitarian disaster, in which women bear the heaviest burden. According to United Nations reports, there have been more than 5,000 victims, including 1,300 women.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452Resumption1 (2023) · source
“We call upon the parties concerned and the international community to transform the terrible tragedy we are witnessing into an incentive to intensify efforts and reach a comprehensive, just and lasting solution.”
2023-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9451Resumption1 (2023) · source
“The new cycle of violence that we are witnessing makes us sure that the only guarantee for achieving sustainable peace in the region is reaching a just and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian question, in accordance with the Arab Peace Initiative and the two-State solution. That ensures the establishment of an independent State of Palestine on the basis of the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, and the Palestinian people’s enjoyment of their inalienable rights. To that end, tangible measures and earnest efforts will be required to resolve that central issue, which is vital for peace in the Middle East. In conclusion, the State of Qatar believes that peace remains possible, even in the bleakest and most dangerous conditions.”
2023-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9451Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Our assistance includes building homes, health facilities and infrastructure, such as roads, and fuel for generating electricity, as well as financial support to UNRWA in an attempt not to dash hopes for peace, security and stability. Regrettably, the Security Council has not been able to adopt a draft resolution by consensus to put an end to this crisis. In that regard, we continue to hope that the Council will uphold its responsibility under the Charter to maintain international peace and security. During the last period, the Council listened to many voices stressing that partial solutions and the imposition of fait accompli render the current situation unsustainable and result in an ongoing cycle of violence.”
2023-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9451Resumption1 (2023) · source
“We as well commend the efforts of the Secretary-General and of other United Nations agencies, including the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). In that regard, the State of Qatar has ensured the provision of emergency assistance by sending many aeroplanes carrying humanitarian assistance to the Al-Arish airport in recent days, to be transported to Gaza. That is in addition to the ongoing humanitarian assistance that the State of Qatar is providing to improve the poor living conditions in the Gaza Strip as a result of the blockade that has now been in place for more than 16 years.”
2023-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9451Resumption1 (2023) · source
“It also responds to appeals from international partners calling on the State of Qatar to play a leading role to achieve stability in the interest of Gaza and countries of the region. We reaffirm that the State of Qatar will continue its humanitarian efforts to protect the lives of all people in this catastrophic crisis in the Gaza Strip. The State of Qatar reiterates the need to facilitate the delivery of immediate, safe and unhindered humanitarian assistance to all those who need it. The role of the United Nations and that of international organizations should be strengthened in order to address the urgent humanitarian situation. We also appreciate the pivotal role played by the Arab Republic of Egypt.”
2023-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9451Resumption1 (2023) · source
“The State of Qatar strongly rejects the remarks made by the representative of Israel earlier today. The Israeli representative spoke about the politicization of humanitarian support provided by the State of Qatar to civilians in Gaza. Israel presented a false image of the mediation efforts by the State of Qatar, which were welcomed by all brotherly and friendly countries, the United Nations and international partners. We were also commended many times during this meeting for the mediation efforts of the State of Qatar and its role in that regard. Support provided by the State of Qatar to civilians in Gaza is humanitarian and development in nature. It is provided through United Nations channels and is based on our humanitarian and moral obligation to the brotherly Palestinian people.”
2023-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9451Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Over the past two weeks, the State of Qatar has engaged in tireless diplomatic efforts at the highest level with a number of senior leaders and officials in the region and with influential capitals and other stakeholders at the international and regional levels. It has become well known that the State of Qatar truly believes in engaging in mediation and dialogue towards the peaceful resolution of conflicts. Therefore, we keep open the channels of communication with all parties, which has led to several successes as a result of Qatari mediation efforts. Thanks to mediation by the State of Qatar, a number of hostages have been released from the Gaza Strip in recent days. We will continue our intense efforts with brotherly and friendly States and international partners to that end.”
2023-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9451Resumption1 (2023) · source
“On several occasions in recent months, the State of Qatar has warned about the hardening of Israel’s policies, including rejected attempts to change the historical and religious status quo of the holy sites, repeated incursions into the Al-Aqsa Mosque, settlement policies, the annexation of land, the destruction of Palestinian homes, as well as arbitrary measures against Palestinian prisoners. The State of Qatar reiterates that it is important for States to cooperate in an attempt to curb the violence and prevent the risk of a spillover of violence, whose price will be paid by the peoples of the region.”
2023-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9451Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Israel uses the conflict as a pretext to adopt a policy of collective punishment against the brotherly people of Palestine, including forced displacement and forcing civilians to displace or move to neighbouring countries. That is a grave violation of international law. The State of Qatar reaffirms that increased Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip and civilian targets, including hospitals, schools and homes, are a dangerous escalation of the situation, which will have grave effects on regional security and stability. That is also a serious violation of international law and relevant Security Council resolutions.”
2023-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9451Resumption1 (2023) · source
“We call for the immediate release of all hostages, in particular civilians, the delivery of urgent aid to the Gaza Strip and the opening of safe corridors for the delivery of humanitarian assistance. The State of Qatar reaffirms its condemnation of all forms of attacks on civilians, in particular women and children. We are categorically opposed to the comprehensive blockade imposed by Israel, the occupying Power, on the Gaza Strip. The blockade has deprived 2.3 million people, half of them children, of their basic necessities, including water, food, medicines and electricity, as Israeli bombardment has claimed the lives of more than 5,000 Gazans, including more than 1,000 women and 2,000 innocent children. Exploiting the ongoing conflict is unacceptable.”
2023-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9451Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Ms. Al-Thani (Qatar) (spoke in Arabic): I thank you, Mr. President, for convening today’s important meeting. We welcome the presence of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Brazil at our meeting earlier today. We thank the Secretary-General and the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and his Deputy Coordinator for their briefings. We align ourselves with the statement made by the representative of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan on behalf of the Group of Arab States. It is with extreme concern that the State of Qatar has been following the dangerous developments in the Gaza Strip. We reiterate our call on all parties to de-escalate and implement a comprehensive ceasefire at all fronts.”
2023-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9451Resumption1 (2023) · source
“We also call for adopting a comprehensive approach that ensures adaptation with changes in conflicts, as part of the New Agenda for Peace, led by the Secretary- General.”
2023-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9448Resumption1 (2023) · source
“In that regard, we welcome the progress made in forging partnerships between the Security Council and regional, subregional and bilateral arrangements and organizations so as to promote conflict prevention, preventive diplomacy, peacekeeping and peacebuilding. Addressing new conflicts and their rapid changes require the Security Council to shoulder its responsibilities in accordance with the Charter and relevant resolutions, which call for the promotion of partnerships and joint initiatives with regional, subregional and bilateral arrangements and organizations in the context of preventive diplomacy, conflict prevention and conflict resolution through peaceful means. We also call for investing in early- warning systems and in peacekeeping and peacebuilding operations as part of a comprehensive reform agenda.”
2023-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9448Resumption1 (2023) · source
“In addition, certain Security Council resolutions, including resolution 1625 (2005), stress the importance of building United Nations capabilities to prevent conflicts by supporting regional mediation initiatives through close engagement with regional and subregional organizations. Moreover, resolution 2171 (2014) called for the promotion of cooperation and building capacities with regional and subregional organizations and arrangements to help in preventing conflicts and their consequences, especially since those regional and subregional organizations and arrangements are more aware of what is happening in their region.”
2023-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9448Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Comprehensive and sustainable peace is based on prevention and addressing the root causes of conflicts. That includes development and humanitarian interventions and providing opportunities for the economic empowerment of women and children. The State of Qatar believes that the Charter of the United Nations is a good framework for the peaceful resolution of conflicts, specifically its Chapter VI, while Chapter VIII also supports the role of regional and subregional organizations in the promotion of dialogue and preventive diplomacy for resolving conflicts peacefully, in the context of maintaining international peace and security.”
2023-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9448Resumption1 (2023) · source
“We note brief 11 of the New Agenda for Peace, which stressed the need for strong partnerships between the United Nations and regional organizations and for investing in diplomacy and preventive measures in order to stop violence and conflicts, while supporting peacemaking efforts through dialogue and mediation. The State of Qatar is proud that preventive diplomacy, dialogue and mediation are the cornerstones of our foreign policy and strategy. That has helped us establish a long record of successful mediation at the regional and international levels. Our efforts contributed to de-escalation and the maintenance of international peace and security. The State of Qatar maintains a comprehensive approach to the concept of peace. In our view, peace is not just stopping fighting or violence.”
2023-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9448Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Those protracted conflicts and their implosion, from time to time, as well as their threat to regional and international peace and security, make it inevitable for all of us to adopt a more inclusive approach to achieve a just, comprehensive and sustainable peace by addressing the root causes of conflicts, especially the conflict in the Middle East. It is also important in this open debate to think about the aspirations of the Summit of the Future, to be held next year, and to take into consideration the 2025 Review of the Peacebuilding Architecture, as well as to follow up the outcomes of the Sustainable Development Goals Summit, held in September. In that context, the State of Qatar reiterates its support for the Secretary-General’s Our Common Agenda (A/75/982) and the New Agenda for Peace.”
2023-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9448Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Ms. Al-Thani (Qatar) (spoke in Arabic): I would like at the outset to congratulate you, Mr. President, and Brazil on your presidency of the Security Council this month. I thank you for convening this important open debate. We also thank the briefers who have enriched our meeting this morning. This meeting is held as humanitarian crises and armed conflicts are on the rise in the world, even as their nature and dimensions are constantly changing, including in the Middle East. That is specifically true regarding the latest developments and their humanitarian repercussions in the Gaza Strip, which require intense coordination of regional and international efforts in the light of the exceptional circumstances in the region.”
2023-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9448Resumption1 (2023) · source
“The private sector is ready to constructively engage with States and international institutions to advocate for vulnerable people and improve the economic and humanitarian situation for all. We look forward to additional meaningful partnerships with the private sector to achieve our shared goals. The State of Qatar stands ready to continue its positive engagement with partners, including the private sector, to honour our humanitarian commitments.”
2023-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9418Resumption1 (2023) · source
“The United Nations undeniably has a pivotal role to play in partnership with the private sector, thereby benefitting from modern technology and innovation. Accordingly, the State of Qatar supports the Innovation Cell of the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs as part of the contribution agreement that was signed by both parties this year within the framework of the expanded partnership since the State of Qatar announced its generous multi-year unearmarked $500 million contribution to support the core resources of United Nations agencies and bodies, including in partnership with the private sector. In conclusion, we acknowledge the enthusiasm and willingness of the private sector, which were demonstrated, for example, by the briefings of Mr. Cohen and Mr. Miebach.”
2023-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9418Resumption1 (2023) · source