YouSaid · the spoken record

Al-Thani

lines on the record: 699
first: 2006-09-20
most recent: 2023-12-08
sittings or episodes: 92
sources: un-security-council

Every line below is reproduced as it was said and linked to the record it came from. Nothing here is summarised or generated. Directory · Search · Corrections

“That is why we support ongoing international efforts, especially since 2000, to shed light on this important topic. Given the importance of education as a key factor to promote the participation of women in achieving peace and sustainable development in their societies, the State of Qatar attaches special priority to women and girls, particularly in conflict situations, within targeted groups in its programmes to support education. I note that His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, is committed to providing quality education to 1 million girls as part of our support to the Charlevoix Declaration on providing girls with education in times of crisis.”
2021-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8886Resumption1 (2021) · source
“Ms. Al-Thani (Qatar) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to welcome Her Excellency Ms. Raychelle Omamo, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kenya, who presided over our meeting this morning in the presence of the Secretary-General. We also thank the briefers for their statements. We align ourselves with the statement made on behalf of the Group of Friends of Women in Afghanistan. The women and peace and security agenda is part of the State of Qatar’s priorities in the context of our comprehensive policies at the national and international levels, given our firm belief in the need to protect all the rights of women and achieve women’s advancement as a fundamental partner in all phases of peacemaking, peacekeeping and peacebuilding.”
2021-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8886Resumption1 (2021) · source
“In conclusion, in the light of the State of Qatar’s commitment to the protection of civilians, we play an active role in promoting the principle of the responsibility to protect. Together with Denmark and Costa Rica, this year we are co-chairing the Group of Friends of the Responsibility to Protect for the third consecutive year. In keeping with our policy of respecting international law, the State of Qatar continues its efforts to reach political settlements to crises based on the rule of law and human rights. We will spare no effort to support sincere efforts to achieve the goals of international law on which today’s meeting is focused.”
2020-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8723Resumption1 (2020) · source
“The State of Qatar has played an active role in solving several conflicts through our mediation. We have continued our efforts to ensure respect and promotion for human rights. The State of Qatar has actively supported legal mechanisms with a view to achieving transitional justice, preventing mass atrocities and realizing sustainable peace in order to ensure the maintenance of international peace and security. In that regard, we recall the adoption of General Assembly resolution 71/248, of 21 December 2016, to establish the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism to Assist in the Investigation and Prosecution of Persons Responsible for the Most Serious Crimes under International Law Committed in the Syrian Arab Republic since March 2011.”
2020-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8723Resumption1 (2020) · source
“The challenge of maintaining peace requires addressing the root causes of crises and conflicts while including all segments of society, in particular women and young people, in policymaking and decision-making processes. We stress the importance of providing young people with employment opportunities as part of transitional justice. Marginalizing them and ignoring their issues and their future will push them towards radicalization and help extremist organizations take advantage of that marginalization and non-participation in planning for their future. The State of Qatar has supported all international efforts aimed at achieving peace, stability, conflict prevention and conflict resolution in a peaceful manner. We have launched several initiatives in that regard.”
2020-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8723Resumption1 (2020) · source
“In that regard, achieving transitional justice requires ending and documenting human rights violations, holding those responsible accountable, ensuring justice and reparation for the victims and launching rehabilitation and reintegration programmes. We must also ensure non-repetition of those violations, institutional reform and reconciliation among all segments of societies in order to promote recovery and guarantee a successful transformation process that builds inclusive societies based on the rule of law. Therefore, achieving transitional justice will deter perpetrators from repeating flagrant violations of human rights and will speed up the political transition and national reconciliation towards sustainable peace.”
2020-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8723Resumption1 (2020) · source
“The post-conflict experiences of countries have shown that sustaining peace and stability requires a successful process of transformation, based on an integrated and coherent approach that includes establishing respect for human rights, strengthening the rule of law, eradicating poverty, building accountable institutions and achieving national reconciliation through comprehensive dialogue and mediation, as well as ensuring access to the judiciary and transitional justice, accountability and good governance. The fragility that results from conflicts, in particular from human rights violations, makes transitional justice a key priority for establishing a sustainable peace in countries struggling with internal and political strife.”
2020-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8723Resumption1 (2020) · source
“Ms. Al-Thani (Qatar) (spoke in Arabic): I would like to congratulate friendly Belgium on its assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month and for selecting today’s important topic. We also express our appreciation for today’s comprehensive concept note (S/2020/98, annex). And we thank the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Belgium, His Excellency Mr. Philippe Goffin, for presiding over this meeting, and thank all the briefers for their valuable presentations. Given the complexities of conflicts and their pernicious effects on post-conflict societies, transitional justice is a key priority for achieving stability and a sustainable peace.”
2020-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8723Resumption1 (2020) · source
“In particular, we commend the efforts of His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Amir of the sisterly State of Kuwait. In conclusion, the Middle East is now more than ever in need of ending all tensions that have serious consequences on international peace and security. The Security Council has a responsibility to take necessary measures in order to end all grave violations of international law and crises, leading to a safe region for its people and achieving peace, stability, development and prosperity.”
2020-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8706Resumption1 (2020) · source
“That is a serious violation of the provisions of the Charter of the United Nations and international law. It destabilizes our region and threatens regional and international peace and security. The countries imposing the blockade on my country have also engaged in campaigns of allegations and incitement reflecting their failure. The State of Qatar is steadfast in its position in favour of a peaceful resolution of this crisis through unconditional constructive dialogue that preserves State sovereignty, in keeping with the United Nations Charter, international law and cordial relations among countries. In order to defuse tensions and achieve international peace and security, we remain committed to mediation in seeking a solution to the crisis.”
2020-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8706Resumption1 (2020) · source
“The State of Qatar has always stressed the importance of preventive diplomacy and the peaceful settlement of disputes and conflicts through dialogue and mediation. Today, our position remains steadfast. We call for respect for international law and friendly relations among countries. The international community must uphold its responsibilities by guaranteeing stability and security in our region. We will spare no effort, in cooperation and collaboration with friendly and brotherly countries, to reduce tensions and restore calm through diplomatic channels. The State of Qatar remains fully committed to its principled positions concerning the continued unjust blockade and illegal unilateral measures imposed on my country for more than two and a half years.”
2020-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8706Resumption1 (2020) · source
“That would ensure the unity of Yemen and restore security and stability. We also support the efforts of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General and reiterate the need to uphold international law, safeguard human rights and meet the basic needs of all the Yemeni people by facilitating access of humanitarian assistance. Concerning Iraq, the State of Qatar is closely following developments there and the evolving sensitive situation in our region. That requires us to deploy collective efforts, mend communication bridges and relying on multilateralism instead of unilateralism in order to find solutions. We underscore the importance of depending on wisdom and reason to reduce tensions and achieve de-escalation.”
2020-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8706Resumption1 (2020) · source
“Concerning Libya, the military operations carried out by militias targeting the capital Tripoli and the attacks on the legitimate Government recognized by the international community threaten the unity and stability of Libya. We call on all actors to uphold their responsibilities, respect the will of the Libyan people for a peaceful solution, end the violence, achieve national consensus and implement the Security Council’s resolutions. In that regard, we fully support the efforts of Mr. Ghassan Salamé, Special Representative of the Secretary-General. With regard to Yemen, the Yemeni people deserve an end to the conflict and their acute humanitarian suffering. Actors must participate in dialogue geared towards achieving a political solution and national reconciliation, in accordance with resolution 2216 (2015).”
2020-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8706Resumption1 (2020) · source
“With regard to Syria, the crisis continues, accompanied by exacerbated humanitarian suffering and serious violations of international humanitarian law and international human rights law. It is high time that the brotherly Syrian people were able to see their legitimate demands for peace, security, a dignified life, unity, sovereignty and independence answered. Only a political solution, in line with the Geneva communiqué (S/2012/522, annex) and resolution 2254 (2015), will lead to achieving those goals. At this point, the Constitutional Committee must be promoted as a step in the right direction, and we will continue to support such efforts to eliminate obstacles to reaching a political solution in line with the United Nations and legal terms of reference.”
2020-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8706Resumption1 (2020) · source
“The international community must spare no effort to achieve this envisioned goal so as to halt the long-standing suffering and instability and avoid putting the region and the world at further risk. The State of Qatar has been eager to play its role at every level to create an environment conducive to lasting and comprehensive peace. Aware of the deteriorating humanitarian situation, in particular in the Gaza Strip, the State of Qatar has continued to support the budget of the Palestinian Authority and provide humanitarian needs. We have also supported multiple projects, in particular the provision of electricity to Gaza, and United Nations temporary employment programmes to improve the living conditions of our Palestinian brothers.”
2020-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8706Resumption1 (2020) · source
“Refugees must be allowed to return and all practices that jeopardize the realization of the two-State solution must be stopped. An independent and viable Palestinian State must be established within the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, living side by side with Israel in peace and security. It is high time that we realize a just and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian question that grants the Palestinian people their rights and lets them meet their legitimate aspirations, through dialogue and meaningful negotiations in line with the Charter of the United Nations, international law, the international resolutions, the agreed terms of reference and the Arab Peace Initiative.”
2020-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8706Resumption1 (2020) · source
“One pertinent example is the Palestinian question, given that, in relation to it, there is no commitment to the Charter, international law or international resolutions. We reject the Israeli occupation and illegal settlements in the occupied territories, as well as Israeli practices of oppression of the brotherly Palestinian people, which is in non-conformity with the Charter and international law. In order to resolve the Palestinian question, the Israeli occupation of Palestinian and Arab territories, including the occupied Syrian Golan and Lebanese territories, must be stopped. Settlements in occupied territories must end and the blockade on Gaza Strip must be lifted. Illegal practices in the occupied Palestinian territories must cease.”
2020-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8706Resumption1 (2020) · source
“Ms. Al-Thani (Qatar) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I thank you, Mr. President, for convening this very important open debate. I also thank Under- Secretary-General DiCarlo and Assistant Secretary- General Mueller for their briefings yesterday (see S/PV.8706). Several days ago, the Security Council and a large number of delegations debated an issue of overall consensus, namely, upholding the Charter of the United Nations to maintain international peace and security (see S/PV.8699). Delegations stressed the fact that the Charter provides Member States with a blueprint for achieving peace, security, stability and progress. In order to avoid crises, the world needs to uphold the Charter in letter and spirit.”
2020-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8706Resumption1 (2020) · source
“We must look into all factors for success and benefit from best practices so that future generations may be saved from the scourge of war and conflict.”
2019-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8668Resumption1 (2019) · source
“Accordingly, we support the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da'esh/Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant and the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism to Assist in the Investigation and Prosecution of Those Responsible for the Most Serious Crimes under International Law Committed in the Syrian Arab Republic since March 2011. Documenting crimes and holding their perpetrators accountable are important factors in reaching the peaceful settlement of conflicts and in achieving lasting reconciliation. In conclusion, we must give serious attention to efforts aimed at supporting peacebuilding and sustainable peace and at finding lasting solutions to conflicts.”
2019-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8668Resumption1 (2019) · source
“We therefore attach great importance to supporting reconciliation in the context of its ongoing efforts to consolidate peace, including through mediation and humanitarian and development assistance, which bolster opportunities to achieve lasting peace. This is what has motivated the efforts made by Qatar to restore stability to Afghanistan, Darfur and other areas. Key factors for the success, effectiveness and consistency of reconciliation processes include justice, accountability and impunity, particularly for genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and gross violations of international humanitarian law and international human rights law. Accountability is an important deterrent that contributes to the non-recurrence ofor relapse into conflicts.”
2019-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8668Resumption1 (2019) · source
“Qatar also believes that young people can play an important role. We cannot of course talk about sustaining peace and the non-recurrence of conflict in future without the participation of future generations. In this regard, we would note that the State of Qatar is planning to host the second International Symposium on Youth Participation in Peace Processes next year. In its desire for sustained peace, strengthened stability, non-recurrence of conflicts and national unity of States, the State of Qatar recognizes the importance of national reconciliation to the achievement of those objectives.”
2019-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8668Resumption1 (2019) · source
“In this regard, we refer to the vital roles that the Secretary-General, the Peacebuilding Commission and the United Nations in general, as well as relevant regional and international organizations and agencies, can play through partnerships and the building of local capacity and expertise. If a reconciliation process is to be successful and lasting, it must be real, credible and inclusive. It must aim to consolidate lasting peace and address the root causes of conflicts, with the participation of religious leaders and civil society as a whole. In addition, we must strive to increase the participation, representation and contribution of women in all stages of conflict resolution and mediation, including reconciliation efforts, and adopt a gender perspective in reconciliation talks and conflict prevention.”
2019-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8668Resumption1 (2019) · source
“Ms. Al-Thani (Qatar) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, Madam President, we congratulate your friendly country, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, on assuming the presidency of the Security Council this month, and thank you for holding today's important meeting. The scourge of conflict and its high financial and human costs mean that conflict prevention and resolution are a moral and human imperative that requires a comprehensive approach if gains are to be preserved and the recurrence of conflict prevented. Such a comprehensive approach includes national reconciliation, addressing root causes of conflicts and early warning. In the context of peacebuilding, sustaining peace is a task and responsibility shared among all national stakeholders concerned.”
2019-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8668Resumption1 (2019) · source
“In conclusion, we emphasize the commitment of the State of Qatar to maintaining our cooperation with all relevant parties involved in the women and peace and security agenda at the national, regional and international levels. We also intend to provide the support necessary to ensure the implementation of the agenda on the ground, which will contribute to achieving lasting peace and security throughout the world.”
2019-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649Resumption1 (2019) · source
“The Symposium will also take place against the backdrop of the first International Symposium on Youth Participation in Peace Processes, which the State of Qatar co-hosted with Finland and Colombia in March. My country intends to do its utmost to strengthen the role of women in peacemaking through practical, pragmatic actions. For example, we sponsored inter-Afghan dialogue on peace and security and ensured that Afghani women were included in the peace discussions. The Doha Intra-Afghan Peace Conference, which we successfully co-hosted with the Federal Republic of Germany in July, enjoyed the participation of distinguished Afghani women in its various meetings and groups, including the Government, the Peace Council, civil society and youth.”
2019-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649Resumption1 (2019) · source
“For the sake of unifying efforts and demonstrating the linkage between the two resolutions on the ground, on the twentieth anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000), the fifth anniversary of the adoption of resolution 2250 (2015) and the twenty-fifth anniversary of the adoption the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, the State of Qatar will host the second International Symposium on Youth Participation in Peace Processes. The Symposium will focus on the participation of young women in peace processes, both in panel discussions and by ensuring gender parity in the course of the preparation for all the Symposium's phases. We are currently working with the Secretary- General's Envoy on Youth with a view to making an effective contribution to the implementation of the two resolutions on the ground.”
2019-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649Resumption1 (2019) · source
“The commemoration of the twentieth anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000) represents an important opportunity for us to mobilize global action towards the implementation of every aspect of the very extensive normative framework surrounding the women and peace and security agenda. It is also important on this occasion to consolidate our efforts to implement women and peace and security agenda and the youth and peace and security agenda, which was adopted with resolution 2250 (2015), which referred for the first time to the vital contribution of youth to lasting peace.”
2019-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649Resumption1 (2019) · source
“Since the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000), the State of Qatar has been working hard to support the implementation of the women and peace and security agenda at all levels, together with our support for all peace efforts. We contributed to the global review of the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000), which concluded that the involvement of women in peace operations has a lasting and positive impact on promoting and sustaining peace and on preventing conflict. In that context, we need to redouble our efforts to implement the recommendations contained in that important study, as well as the provisions of all the resolutions pertaining to the women and peace and security agenda. Such action will contribute directly to achieving the goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.”
2019-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649Resumption1 (2019) · source
“Ms. Al-Thani (Qatar) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to congratulate you, Mr. President, on having convened this important open debate. Despite the achievements of the international community in the implementation of the women and peace and security agenda, the statistics and recommendations contained in the report of the Secretary-General before us today (S/2019/800) make it abundantly clear that, regrettably, we are still falling short of our objectives. There is a pressing need to intensify international efforts to overcome all the challenges that currently stand in the way of the effective involvement of women in peace and security activities.”
2019-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649Resumption1 (2019) · source
“In conclusion, the challenges that we face in our region, which are based on policies that disrespect international will and international law, require that we act quickly and effectively to end their implementation and ensure the accountability of those responsible for them, in line with the purposes and principles of the Charter and while continuing to maintain international peace and security.”
2019-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8648 (2019) · source
“The State of Qatar is committed to stability and security in this region, one that is so vital to the world. We are also committed to implementing our well-known policy of respecting international law and resolving disputes and conflicts through peaceful means, in line with the Charter. We have stressed our willingness to settle the crisis through unconditional dialogue based on mutual respect. In that regard, we want to once again express our appreciation for the sincere efforts made by Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Amir of our sister State of Kuwait.”
2019-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8648 (2019) · source
“In that regard, the illegal unilateral actions and unjust blockade imposed on the State of Qatar for more than two years now by the siege States, as well as the cybercrimes committed against the Qatari news agency to justify the blackmail and extortion campaign against the State of Qatar, contravene United Nations efforts in the area of preventive diplomacy and peaceful resolution of crises. In addition, those illegal measures flagrantly violate the Charter of the United Nations, international law and human rights. The bad intentions behind the imposition of the blockade and the attempts to offend Qatar have been made clear by the fact that to this day the siege States have failed to provide any evidence for their allegations, while still refusing to come to the negotiation table.”
2019-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8648 (2019) · source
“The serious situation and the plethora of crises in the Middle East underscore the need to respect international law, international humanitarian law and international human rights laws, on which there can be no compromise or delay. That is why the Security Council must take the appropriate measures to stop violations and defuse tensions, which could have further catastrophic consequences for international peace and security and place an additional burden on the United Nations, while distracting it from discharging its main duties. That is why refraining from instigating crises and levelling accusations to achieve illegitimate objectives will help enhance the ability of the United Nations and the Security Council to confront all challenges.”
2019-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8648 (2019) · source
“Ghassan Salame, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya. With regard to Yemen, we again stress that ending the conflict will require all authorities to engage in dialogue to achieve a political solution and national reconciliation, based on resolution 2216 (2015), so as to preserve the unity of Yemen and achieve its security and stability. We express our support to the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen. We stress the dire need to meet the basic needs of all the Yemeni people, facilitating the delivering of humanitarian aid and protecting human rights.”
2019-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8648 (2019) · source
“The State of Qatar will continue to support all efforts to remove all obstacles to achieving peace and implementing a political solution, based on the legal terms of reference of the United Nations. In Libya, the military operations launched by militias against Tripoli, targeting the legitimate, internationally recognized Government, threaten the unity and stability of Libya. We call on all actors to shoulder their responsibilities and to respect the will of the fraternal Libyan people in achieving a peaceful solution. We warn that any interference in the situation in Libya would further complicate the crisis, prevent international consensus and contravene Security Council resolutions. We fully support the efforts of Mr.”
2019-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8648 (2019) · source
“The State of Qatar continues to coordinate with our partners in the international community to make every effort to find a comprehensive, just and lasting solution to the Palestinian question, leading to stability and peace in the whole region. The brotherly Syrian people continue to seek security, peace and a life of dignity through a political solution that meets their legitimate aspirations, based on the Geneva communique (S/2012/522, annex) and resolution 2254 (2015), in a way that preserves the unity, territorial integrity, independence and sovereignty of Syria. We look forward to launching the Constitutional Committee and have hopes in that regard.”
2019-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8648 (2019) · source
“The State of Qatar recognizes its responsibilities for achieving stability and peace in the Middle East. That is why it has not stood idly by. Despite the obstacles to the peace process, we have made tireless and concrete efforts to improve the humanitarian situation and that, in turn, will help reduce tensions and achieve peace. This year, the State of Qatar has contributed $480 million to promote the Palestinian Authority's budget. We have provided humanitarian assistance to the Gaza Strip, as well as fuel to enhance the electricity supply. We have also supported United Nations recruitment programmes for securing jobs in the Gaza Strip.”
2019-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8648 (2019) · source
“Today, after a number of solutions have been examined but have not led to the outcome desired by the Council and the world, it is asserted that settling the Palestinian question will be possible only on the basis of the terms of reference agreed by the international community, in particular ending the Israeli occupation of Palestinian and Arab territories, including the occupied Syrian Golan and the occupied Lebanese territories; accepting a two-State solution; establishing a viable independent Palestinian State within the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, living side by side with Israel in peace and security, in line with relevant Council resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative; the return of refugees; ending settlement activities; dismantling Israeli settlements in the occupied territory; and lifting the blockade on Gaza Strip and other Palestinian areas.”
2019-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8648 (2019) · source
“The international community recognizes that ending the Arab-Israeli conflict is a precondition for restoring peace and stability in the Middle East. That is why the United Nations bears responsibility for ending the suffering of the Palestinian people. It must allow them to regain their rights and fulfil their legitimate aspirations.”
2019-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8648 (2019) · source
“Ms. Al-Thani (Qatar) (spoke in Arabic): I would like to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your friendly country's assumption of the presidency of the Security Council this month. We wish you every success. We also thank the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process for his invaluable efforts and for his briefing this morning. The international community is following the accelerating events and developments unfolding in the Middle East. However, the Arab-Israeli conflict, after more than seven decades, remains at the core ofthe crises in the region. More time continues to elapse and we still have not found a just and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian question. That could lead to a deterioration of the situation and have serious repercussions on regional and world stability and security.”
2019-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8648 (2019) · source
“We also wish to express our appreciation to the friendly countries that supported that mediation. We stress that we will continue our efforts to defuse the crises and achieve a lasting and comprehensive peace in the region.”
2019-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8517 (2019) · source
“The legal validity of the State of Qatar's approach to the Gulf crisis was reflected in the ruling issued by the International Court of Justice in July 2018, which demonstrated the determination of the State of Qatar to resort to the mechanisms provided by the international law to resolve disputes. The two-year-long blockade and the unjust campaign against the State of Qatar have only served to enhance Qatar's positive international standing and its valuable contributions to international cooperation and the maintenance of international peace and security. We will continue that approach, which has been acknowledged by the United Nations and the entire world. In that regard, we wish to renew our support and appreciation for the sincere mediation by His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah of sisterly Kuwait.”
2019-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8517 (2019) · source
“The nearly two-year-long unjust blockade imposed on the State of Qatar constitutes a flagrant violation of the Charter of the United Nations and the principles of friendly relations among States, which obliges States to refrain from escalating and fuelling conflicts and to resolve disputes by peaceful means. We believe that the fabrication of that crisis - whose objectives are well-known - amid the tensions in our region not only harms the State of Qatar and the vital Arabian Gulf region but also creates a dangerous precedent in international law by legitimizing illegal international measures, violating human rights and undermining the efforts of the Council to maintain international peace and security.”
2019-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8517 (2019) · source
“The dangerous escalation of the situation in Libya and the attack on Tripoli have serious implications for the unity of the country and the future of the political situation that require the Security Council to take decisive measures to deter those responsible for the escalation. The State of Qatar fully supports the legitimate Government of National Accord, which is recognized internationally in keeping with Security Council resolutions, as well as the efforts of Special Envoy Ghassan Salame' to reach ajust political solution for the brotherly Libyan people.”
2019-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8517 (2019) · source
“The State of Qatar continues to emphasize its position that the Syrian crisis can end only through a political solution that meets the aspirations of all the Syrian people, in accordance with the Geneva communique (S/2012/522, annex) and Security Council resolutions, including resolution 2254 (2015), thereby maintaining the national unity, territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Syria. We will continue to work with the United Nations and our international partners to achieve a political solution based on legal and international terms of reference. The State of Qatar is gravely concerned about the military escalation in western Libya in advance of the Libyan national conference, which threatens to undermine the United Nations-sponsored political solution.”
2019-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8517 (2019) · source
“The State of Qatar also rejects any attempt to undermine the status of Al-Quds, especially the Al-Aqsa Mosque, which is enduring the ongoing attempts of the Israeli occupying forces to storm it, which is a clear violation of international legitimacy and conventions. The State of Qatar is working with the United Nations and the parties concerned to calm the situation and provide an environment conducive to peace while alleviating the humanitarian situation of the Palestinians, especially in the Gaza Strip, which is under a fierce blockade. In that regard, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, has allocated $150 million in emergency aid to address the dire Palestinian humanitarian situation. Qatari aid has secured enough fuel to generate electricity over the last period.”
2019-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8517 (2019) · source
“To that end, it is necessary to establish an independent Palestinian State within the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, in line with the relevant Security Council resolutions, the Arab Peace Initiative, and to put an end to the Israeli occupation of the occupied Arab territories, including the Syrian Golan and the occupied Lebanese territories. The State of Qatar reaffirms its principled and firm position that the Golan is an occupied Arab land and that Israel's imposition of its laws, jurisdiction and administration on the Golan is null and void with no legal effect.”
2019-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8517 (2019) · source
“Ms. Al-Thani (Qatar) (spoke in Arabic): I would like to express our appreciation for your tireless efforts, Mr. President, during your presidency of the Security Council this month. I thank Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo for her briefing this morning, as well as Ms. Nada Majdalani and Mr. Gidon Bromberg for theirs. The Middle East is facing many threats to international peace and security. However, the Palestinian question remains its biggest challenge. It is commonly recognized that a just, comprehensive and lasting solution to the Middle East issue is the two- State solution, with Palestine and Israel living side by side in peace and security.”
2019-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8517 (2019) · source
“In closing, the Group of Friends of the Responsibility to Protect would like to recognize and pay tribute again to the important work accomplished by Dr. Mukwege and Ms. Murad, including providing critical medical, psychosocial and socioeconomic reintegration support to the survivors of sexual violence in conflict and addressing impunity for those heinous crimes. We would like to ask - how can we, as members of the responsibility to protect community, more efficiently integrate gender considerations and the prevention of sexual violence into our work?”
2019-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8514 (2019) · source