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Alya Ahmed Saif Al-Thani

lines on the record: 188
first: 2020-04-27
most recent: 2021-10-19
sittings or episodes: 24
sources: un-security-council

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“We congratulate you, Sir, on your country’s assumption of the presidency of the Security Council and wish you success in your endeavours. We express our appreciation to Secretary-General António Guterres; Achim Steiner, Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme; and Moussa Faki Mahamat, President of the African Union Commission, for their valuable briefings. We endorse the presidential statement (S/PRST/2021/10) issued by the Council today. The Security Council’s continued consideration of ways to address the root causes of conflicts reflects the extent to which conflicts affect humanitarian, economic and social development.”
2021-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/490 (2021) · source
“Qatar believes in the peaceful settlement of conflicts, multilateralism and compliance with international law. Accordingly, it will work to attain security and stability in the region through constructive dialogue for the benefit of all States and peoples of the region.”
2021-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/404 (2021) · source
“We are hopeful that the new Government will find a way to a comprehensive political solution that will preserve the unity of Libyan territory, respect the rights of the Libyan people and establish a State based on the rule of law and civilian institutions. We wish to emphasize the need for all Libyan parties to comply with the schedule for elections and work towards a comprehensive reconciliation. Qatar appreciates the role of the United Nations mission in achieving stability in Libya and helping to end the crisis. Lastly, given the joint crises and challenges facing our region, which include the coronavirus pandemic, it is essential that we work to de-escalate tensions, bring an end to crises, cooperate fruitfully and consolidate the principles of neighbourly relations and mutual respect.”
2021-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/404 (2021) · source
“They include the use of prohibited chemical weapons against civilians, which has been corroborated in numerous international reports, most recently in the report of the Investigation and Identification Team of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons issued last week. Turning to the crisis in Libya, Qatar welcomes the positive developments of recent months. The representatives of the temporary executive power were recently elected, and the temporary Government of national unity received a vote of confidence from the House of Representatives. Qatar fully support the new Government in its efforts to fulfil the aspiration of the Libyan people for development, stability and prosperity.”
2021-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/404 (2021) · source
“Qatar is committed to its responsibility to provide assistance to the Syrian people, totalling more than $2 billion. Last month, at the donor conference, it pledged $100 million. Qatar is also committed to supporting 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. That support stems from its legal and moral responsibility to uphold justice and accountability for war crimes and crimes against humanity, and thereby to help sustain peace. The atrocities committed in Syria are well documented.”
2021-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/404 (2021) · source
“It remains prepared to support that body in cooperation with the United Special Envoy and in continuous liaison with the parties in Syria, and to support the voluntary return of Syrian refugees to Syria. We will continue our constructive efforts alongside international partners. In particular, we wish to highlight the joint ministerial statement issued at the first consultative meeting of Qatar, Turkey and the Russian Federation on 11 March 2021 in Doha. There is a need for measures to build confidence and protect human rights, particularly with a view to urgently addressing the issue of prisoners. There remains a need to facilitate the access of humanitarian assistance to those who need it throughout Syria without obstacles, including cross-border assistance provided through the United Nations mechanism.”
2021-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/404 (2021) · source
“The last month marked the tenth anniversary of the outbreak of peaceful demonstrations in which the Syrian people asserted its legitimate aspirations. The Syrian regime met those demonstrations with excessive force and grave violations of international humanitarian law and human rights law. The ensuing crisis has had grave repercussions for international and regional peace and security, and has brought indescribable suffering. It is clear by now that military solutions will not work. The solution must come through a political process guided by the United Nations in accordance with the 2012 Geneva communiqué (S/2012/522, annex) and through the full implementation of resolution 2254 (2015) in such a manner as to safeguard the sovereignty, independence and unity of Syria. Qatar underscores the important role of the Constitutional Committee.”
2021-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/404 (2021) · source
“In view of the country’s responsibility to stand by the besieged Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al- Thani, Emir of Qatar, has made a grant of $360 million to the Gaza Strip for 2021 with a view to covering staff salaries, providing financial assistance to families in hardship, restoring electrical power stations, curbing the deterioration in the humanitarian situation, and tackling the difficult living conditions in the Gaza Strip. The grant is in addition to the assistance provided by Qatar to its Palestinian brethren with a view to meeting emergency and development needs and overhauling the infrastructure. Such assistance has totalled some $1.5 billion.”
2021-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/404 (2021) · source
“There is still an urgent need for the necessary international funding to be provided with a view to ensuring that the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) can continue to offer its services, which are indispensable. We therefore welcome the decision of the United States to resume funding in support of the Palestinians. That decision will help to alleviate their suffering and support efforts to tackle the pandemic. For its part, Qatar is one of the main donors contributing to the budget and projects of UNRWA.”
2021-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/404 (2021) · source
“The next few months will mark an important phase, with the holding of Palestinian elections. It is essential that the elections be held successfully with the full participation of Palestinians throughout the occupied Palestinian territory. During this phase, there is still a need to revive the Palestinian economy, especially given the negative effects of the coronavirus disease epidemic. It is therefore particularly important for the international community to offer its support, especially through the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee for the Coordination of the International Assistance to Palestinians, of which Qatar is a member.”
2021-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/404 (2021) · source
“That commitment should result in the establishment of a Palestinian State on the borders of 1967, with East Jerusalem as its capital, living side by side with Israel in security and peace; an end to the occupation of Arab land; and a just solution to the refugee issue. The expansion of settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem, the attempts at annexation, the demolition of Palestinian homes and the expulsion of Palestinian and other such illegal practices are detrimental to the two-State solution. The Israeli forces’ policies of Judaizing the city of Jerusalem, encroaching on holy sites and using excessive force against Palestinian civilians are not conducive to building the confidence that is needed to push the peace process forwards.”
2021-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/404 (2021) · source
“For that purpose, the Security Council should continue to show concern, and the international community should continue to express its solidarity with the Palestinian people until it can exercise its full rights and bring an end to its suffering, and until conditions conducive to the peace process can be put in place. Reaching a just, comprehensive and lasting settlement to the question of Palestine would be in the interests of Palestinians and Israelis alike, not to mention the stability of the region as a whole. The foundations of a lasting peace are well known to all. They consist of a commitment to the two-State solution grounded in international law, the authoritative resolutions of the United Nations and the Arab Peace Initiative.”
2021-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/404 (2021) · source
“Allow me to take this opportunity to congratulate you on assuming the presidency of the Security Council and to thank you for convening this important meeting. I would like to thank Mr. Tor Wennesland, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, for his briefing. Developments on the ground in the period under review reflect the continuing absence of security, peace and stability. I therefore wish to emphasize that Qatar supports all sincere international efforts to make genuine progress towards a lasting settlement to the Middle East question.”
2021-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/404 (2021) · source
“Similarly, at the July 2019 negotiations in Doha, women participants played an important role and contributed significantly to fostering an environment conducive to fruitful dialogue. In conclusion, I reiterate that Qatar is committed to continue cooperating with all stakeholders on the women and peace and security agenda at the national, regional and international levels, with a view to providing the support needed to implement that agenda on the ground, with a view to fostering sustainable peace and security worldwide.”
2021-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/375 (2021) · source
“The involvement of women contributes to the success of conflict resolution through mediation. We are convinced that protecting the rights of women and girls and promoting the advancement of women and their active participation in society should be an essential part of any agreement. In that connection, as a major sponsor of the Afghan dialogue aimed at achieving peace and stability, my country was determined, in coordination with the parties participating in the dialogue, to involve women in the Afghan peace talks held in Doha in September 2020. A number of women members of the negotiating team of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan participated in those talks.”
2021-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/375 (2021) · source
“It will also host the High-Level Global Conference on Comprehensive Peace Paths for Youth, to be held in Doha in 2022 in collaboration with Finland, Colombia, the Office of the Envoy of the Secretary-General on Youth, and the Education Above All Foundation in Qatar. The Conference will focus on the participation of young women in peace processes. In order to achieve the Conference’s stated goal, we, as host country, have taken gender equality into consideration at every stage of our preparations for the Conference so as to ensure implementation and follow-up of its outcomes. We are very hopeful that the active participation of young women in the Conference will help bring forth a new generation that will pave the way for women to participate widely in peace processes and prevent sexual violence in conflict situations.”
2021-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/375 (2021) · source
“We stress that the international community must devote greater attention to enabling women to participate in peace processes and negotiations, thereby promoting the desired outcomes and ensuring that those outcomes are sustainable, as borne out by the global study on the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). It is also necessary to give the particular needs of women and girl victims of sexual violence pride of place in peace agreements. That is why Qatar takes into account the needs and role of women and girls as target demographic groups in the many international development and relief programmes that it carries out in conflict zones around the world. In that connection, Qatar contributed actively to organizing the first International Symposium on Youth Participation in Peace Processes, which was held in Helsinki in 2019.”
2021-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/375 (2021) · source
“Qatar believes that it is especially important to prevent sexual violence in conflict, as the issue is closely related to the promotion and protection of human rights — a top Government priority — and to its efforts to prevent and resolve conflicts and promote international peace and security, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations. Preventing sexual violence in conflict necessitates proactive steps to empower women at every stage, before and after conflict, including by ensuring that they are able to participate fully and actively in political, economic and social life.”
2021-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/375 (2021) · source
“I would like to congratulate your country on assuming the presidency of the Security Council this month, and I thank you for convening this important debate. I also thank the participants for their important briefings and for their efforts to provide support and assistance to victims of sexual violence in conflict. This meeting is taking place against the backdrop of the challenges faced by women as a result of the global health crisis, in addition to other increasingly complex challenges that are exacerbated by the increase in conflicts. Women and girls pay the highest price.”
2021-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/375 (2021) · source
“Now they need the support of the international community in order to preserve those gains, complete the transitional phase and overcome the numerous challenges that they face in terms of security, economy and sustainable development. The State of Qatar commends the efforts made by neighbouring countries and countries that are friends of Afghanistan in providing support, including in, but not limited to, the political, humanitarian and development fields. In conclusion, the State of Qatar reaffirms its support for our brothers in Afghanistan in their quest to consolidate peace, security, stability and development, and, in collaboration with the United Nations and international partners, will continue to make every effort to have successful peace negotiations and achieve their intended goal.”
2021-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/291 (2021) · source
“The State of Qatar participated in the expanded troika meeting that was hosted by the Russian Federation on 18 March, which deemed valuable the role of the State of Qatar in facilitating the peace process and supported the ongoing Doha negotiations. The State of Qatar also looks forward to convening, along with the Turkish Republic, a meeting next month to promote the peace process. My country also welcomes the appointment of Mr. Jean Arnault as Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General on Afghanistan and Regional Issues and looks forward to supporting and cooperating closely with him. The Afghan people have recently made some gains.”
2021-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/291 (2021) · source
“The sincere endeavours of the State of Qatar to support the peace process to support the peace process in Afghanistan reflect its well-established foreign policy, which attaches importance to the settlement of disputes through peaceful means, mediation and international cooperation, including with the United Nations. The State of Qatar is therefore keen to coordinate with its international partners, be they the United Nations or friendly countries, with a view to supporting and making the Doha process a success. In that regard, this month the State of Qatar received Mr. Zalmay Khalilzad, the United States Special Envoy for Peace in Afghanistan, once again, as well as Ms. Deborah Lyons, Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Afghanistan.”
2021-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/291 (2021) · source
“Last January, the second round of talks between the Government and the Taliban began in Doha, and teams appointed by the two sides held a series of meetings to agree on the agenda. At this critical stage, every possible effort should be made to preserve the gains made thus far within the Doha process, especially since we have witnessed first-hand, through our role as facilitator of the talks between the Afghan parties, how they are approaching the peace process with eagerness and awareness of the need to end the state of war and achieve lasting peace.”
2021-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/291 (2021) · source
“Among the most import steps enabled by the agreement was the launch of the intra-Afghan peace negotiations on 12 September in Doha, which constitutes a significant step towards achieving a comprehensive political settlement by putting an end to violence and human suffering and paving the way to stability and prosperity. Indeed, negotiations in Doha have made progress that includes reaching an agreement on procedural matters. Other gains have also been made as a result of the Afghan dialogue facilitated by the State of Qatar last summer, namely, the ceasefire during Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha and the successful exchange of prisoners between the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and the Taliban.”
2021-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/291 (2021) · source
“Concrete gains were made on Afghanistan’s path towards that desired peace last year, when the Agreement for Bringing Peace to Afghanistan between the United States of America and the Taliban came to fruition on 29 February thanks to the sustained good offices made lately by the State of Qatar to bring the parties to the table for dialogue and by holding several rounds of negotiations in Doha. The Doha agreement enabled the taking of significant steps towards ending the war and opening the door to intra-Afghan negotiations, as stated in resolution 2513 (2020).”
2021-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/291 (2021) · source
“I wish to thank you for having convened this meeting, Madam President, and for giving us the opportunity to participate in it. We congratulate you on your effective presidency of the Council for this month. We also thank Mrs. Deborah Lyons for her briefing, and we commend her efforts at the helm of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). We have taken the initiative to participate in this meeting, which is being held at an important juncture, within the framework of the role of the State of Qatar as an international partner of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, and a mediator in support of the Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace process. We hope that this process will lead to a comprehensive political settlement.”
2021-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/291 (2021) · source
“The foundation treaty of the Alliance, concluded in Doha in 2017, entered into force following ratification by the States parties, in accordance with its provisions. The Alliance was also granted observer status in the General Assembly last December. Guided by the principle of cooperation with its partners in the international community, the State of Qatar will remain committed to working towards creating favourable conditions for strengthening global food security.”
2021-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/250 (2021) · source
“The issue of food security constitutes a strategic priority and is a particular focus of the development policy of the State of Qatar, resulting in the country consistently achieving a high ranking in terms of food security indicators. In line with the well-known commitment of the State of Qatar to international cooperation in addressing common challenges, and given the disastrous effects of desertification on countries suffering from such a phenomenon, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, launched an initiative to establish the Global Dryland Alliance, a mechanism aimed at achieving food security in drought- afflicted countries and, by extension, at promoting international peace and security.”
2021-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/250 (2021) · source
“In the light of the unprecedented level of food insecurity plaguing many regions of the world, the clear adverse impact of conflicts on food security, the risks associated with climate change and the extraordinary challenges and additional burden on food systems resulting from the coronavirus disease pandemic, it is important to hold the United Nations Food Systems Summit, to be convened by the Secretary-General in September. We trust that the Summit will be a pivotal event that will drive and induce transformative efforts geared to fully leveraging food systems in order to accelerate progress and achieve the vision set out in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.”
2021-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/250 (2021) · source
“There is therefore a need for a consistent, sustainable and people-centred approach in addressing the nexus between conflicts and high levels of acute food insecurity and in addressing its underlying causes. Accordingly, the nexus between armed conflict and food insecurity rightfully deserves its prominence on the global agenda and in the work of the Security Council, as highlighted in resolution 2417 (2018), which calls for compliance with international humanitarian law to ensure respect for and the protection of civilians and strongly condemns the use of starvation of civilians as a method of warfare in a number of conflict situations.”
2021-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/250 (2021) · source
“At the outset, we would like to express our appreciation to the United States for convening this timely open debate in the light of the alarming estimates indicating high levels of acute food insecurity. We thank His Excellency Mr. António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, and the briefers for their valuable and comprehensive interventions. We commend the important efforts made by the World Food Programme in response to the growing needs. While many of the factors that contribute to food insecurity cannot be overlooked, conflicts and protracted crises remain the most prominent factor conducive to the creation of ripe conditions for food insecurity and its dire humanitarian consequences.”
2021-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/250 (2021) · source
“In conclusion, more than ever before, our region needs to bring an end to crises and establish frameworks for collective security and fruitful cooperation for the benefit of its peoples, especially given the persistence of the common challenges that face all of us without exception, including the global health crisis. For its part, the State of Qatar will continue to work sincerely towards creating the conditions conducive to that end for the benefit of its people and the peoples of the region as a whole.”
2021-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/91 (2021) · source
“That meeting came at this crucial moment as a continuation of the process of joint action within the Gulf, Arab and Islamic framework, putting higher interests first in order to strengthen the bonds of friendship and fraternity among peoples and establish the principles of good-neighbourliness and mutual respect. The Ula Statement is complementary to the sincere efforts led by the departed Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, whose mantle has passed to His Highness Sheikh Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the current Emir of Kuwait. Qatar also appreciates the efforts of the United States of America to bring views closer together.”
2021-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/91 (2021) · source
“Qatar will support him fully in his new post. We have repeatedly stressed the commitment of Qatar to reducing tensions and approaching crisis resolution through dialogue in accordance with the principles of peaceful settlement of disputes. We have also highlighted the priority that Qatar places on the quest to realize unity in the Gulf, the restore the social fabric of the peoples of the region, and achieve their aspirations for greater solidarity, growth and stability. In that regard, we are pleased to note that the State of Qatar welcomes the Ula Statement released on 5 January on the margins of the forty-first Summit of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, which was attended by His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, Emir of the State Qatar.”
2021-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/91 (2021) · source
“In Libya, recent developments have provided the fraternal Libyan people with a ray of hope for achieving the peace, security and stability they aspire to and deserve, and putting an end to violations, human suffering and difficult economic conditions. We welcome the steps taken towards implementing the ceasefire agreement, and the launch of and progress made in the Libyan political dialogue and the Libyan economic dialogue. We call for the national interest to be put first, the political process to be activated, elections to be held, and a comprehensive settlement to be reached that will preserve the unity, sovereignty and independence of Libya. We commend the efforts of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya in that regard. We also welcome the appointment of Ján Kubiš as Special Envoy of the Secretary- General.”
2021-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/91 (2021) · source
“We must therefore support the efforts of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General to find a solution to the crisis through a meaningful political process that brings about a political transition in accordance with the Geneva Communiqué and implementation of all elements of resolution 2254 (2015), including preserving the unity, sovereignty and independence of the Syrian Arab Republic. There can be no doubt that military solutions are in conflict with that goal. All violations and crimes against humanity must be condemned, and justice and accountability must be emphasized regardless of who is responsible.”
2021-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/91 (2021) · source
“It also continues to provide humanitarian support to the fraternal Palestinian people in order to alleviate the humanitarian crises and economic difficulties they face and create an environment conducive to peace. That includes its ongoing support for improving the situation in the Gaza Strip, which has been deteriorating as a result of the suffocating blockade. It has been almost a full decade since the onset of the crisis in Syria. The fraternal Syrian people have endured, and continue to endure, untold human suffering and have been subjected to grave violations of international humanitarian and human rights law. They deserve a chance to overcome these tragedies and fulfil their legitimate aspirations.”
2021-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/91 (2021) · source
“A settlement would also require an end to the occupation of Arab territory and illegal settlements, a just solution to the refugee issue, and refraining from any acts that would undermine the two-State solution, including attempts to annex lands, seize or destroy property, violate holy places, implement policies to Judaize the city of Jerusalem, and the rest of the occupying Power’s practices that violate international law and United Nations resolutions. As we have stressed on previous occasions, any arrangements not based on these references will not bring about the desired peace. The State of Qatar continues to stand firm in support of the legitimate and inalienable rights of the Palestinian people under international law. The State of Qatar supports national reconciliation between our Palestinian brothers.”
2021-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/91 (2021) · source
“An end to the conflict, through a just, comprehensive and lasting settlement of the Palestinian question, would serve the interests of both parties and of stability in the region in general. That requires a settlement that adheres to the principle of a two-State solution on the basis of international law, the Charter of the United Nations and United Nations resolutions, and conforms to the Arab Peace Initiative, by establishing a Palestinian State based on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital living side by side with Israel in security and peace.”
2021-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/91 (2021) · source
“At the outset, we would like to congratulate you on your efforts during the Tunisian presidency of the Security Council this month. We thank the United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Tor Wennesland, for his briefing, and congratulate him on taking up the position. We wish him every success in the huge task of making progress in the peace process. Such progress is a goal to which the international community consistently aspires and on which it places great emphasis. Today’s meeting is an opportunity to reaffirm that common goal. Negotiations between the two sides, Palestinian and Israeli, are the only way to end the conflict, which the Council has had before it for decades and which has caused immeasurable suffering.”
2021-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/91 (2021) · source
“In conclusion, the State of Qatar uses this occasion to reaffirm its condemnation of terrorism in its various forms and manifestations, whenever and wherever it is committed and whatever its justifications. It will continue its active efforts at various levels and remain an effective international partner to address and eradicate this scourge.”
2021-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/48 (2021) · source
“It has set forth a national counter-terrorism strategy and maintains cooperation with the United Nations to ensure optimal implementation of its obligations. There can be no doubt that compliance with international, humanitarian and human rights law in the course of fighting terrorism and the violent extremism that leads to it is a prerequisite for success. That is why that element was made one of the four pillars of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy. It is also unhelpful and unacceptable to associate terrorism with a particular religion, nationality or region. I should also like to draw attention to the importance of supporting the victims of terrorism, ensuring their rights and preserving their dignity as a moral duty and an integral part of counter-terrorism efforts.”
2021-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/48 (2021) · source
“Qatar is also actively involved in international mechanisms to coordinate and finance counter-terrorism and programmes and activities that have a significant impact at the international and regional level in combating terrorism and the violent S/2021/48 extremism that leads to it and addressing its root causes, including by countering terrorist discourse, supporting education and employing young people. At the national level, the State of Qatar has been assiduous about taking measures to address any risks and complying with international instruments and global standards on terrorism and terrorist financing, as wells as with Security Council resolutions, including the sanctions regimes. Qatar has repeatedly updated its national legislation and regulations relating to counter-terrorism, terrorist financing and money-laundering.”
2021-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/48 (2021) · source
“We were proud to highlight many of Qatar’s achievements and practical experiences that qualify it to provide technical counter-terrorism assistance in areas such as technology and border control. Our close partnership with CTED continues with ongoing projects. In that regard, we would mention support for the study conducted by CTED on links between human trafficking and terrorist financing. We also maintain a partnership with UNOCT that is constantly generating important projects and initiatives. Those have included the International Hub on Behavioural Insights to Counter Terrorism, which is hosted and funded by the State of Qatar and opened last month, and the Global Programme on Countering Terrorist Threats against Vulnerable Targets, which has received funding from Qatar and will be launched next week.”
2021-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/48 (2021) · source
“The State of Qatar is fully committed to the implementation of all the provisions of resolution 1373 (2001) and other Security Council counter-terrorism resolutions. It is also committed to playing an active role in international efforts to combat terrorism, particularly within the framework of the United Nations, given the importance of international cooperation to eradicating this serious scourge that threatens one and all. Qatar recognizes the importance of the CTC and has been keen to support its work and cooperate with it and CTED. That included facilitating the follow-up visit by CTED to Qatar last year and responding to the Committee’s recommendations in its report on the visit.”
2021-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/48 (2021) · source
“We appreciate the diligence of CTC in implementing its mandate commendably, including monitoring, strengthening and facilitating the implementation of Security Council counter-terrorism resolutions and communicating continuously with Member States through multiple briefings, even under the circumstances resulting from the coronavirus disease pandemic over the past few months. We welcome the Committee’s continued attention to identifying and assessing all aspects of the fight against terrorism, keeping up with emerging challenges and ways to address various risks. That is clear from the topics of its briefings, which have included the protection of unfortified targets, terrorist threats to civil aviation, emerging trends in violent extremism that lead to terrorism, and countering violent extremism through a human rights-based approach.”
2021-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/48 (2021) · source
“We welcome His Excellency Mr. Othman Jerandi, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, to preside over this meeting, and we thank the Permanent Mission of Tunisia for this initiative to highlight work of the Counter- Terrorism Committee (CTC), which was established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001) and is one of the most important subsidiary bodies of the Security Council. We commend the efforts and activities of the Committee under the chairmanship of Ambassador Tarek Ladeb, Permanent Representative of Tunisia to the United Nations. We thank Mr. Vladimir Voronkov, Under-Secretary-General for Counter- Terrorism, and Ms. Michèle Coninsx, Executive Director of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED), for their briefings to the Council.”
2021-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/48 (2021) · source
“We need a coordinated, effective and comprehensive response that keeps pace with developments. We are pleased that the Security Council is taking a growing interest in those issues with a view to fulfilling its important responsibility of maintaining international peace and security in the most optimal way possible.”
2021-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/24 (2021) · source
“Strengthening education and social development and creating employment opportunities are practical ways in which Qatar works to provide assistance at the international level. Qatar plays a forward-looking and outstanding role in providing humanitarian and emergency assistance to alleviate the human impact of conflict. It supports the pivotal role of the United Nations as a humanitarian forum and a provider of assistance to beneficiaries around the world. Qatar also supports the Organization in the area of development, and hence plays a fundamental and active part in tackling the causes of fragility. Qatar will continue to fulfil that responsibility and to play a positive and active role. Lastly, the task of building and sustaining peace is constantly evolving and gaining in complexity from several points of view.”
2021-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/24 (2021) · source
“That approach is reflected in its commitment to consolidating peace, security and stability in tandem with its support for the Sustainable Development Goals. A considerable share of that support goes to the African continent. For instance, Qatar is an international partner of the Federal Republic of Somalia. It provides rapid humanitarian assistance, as needed, and funds long-term development projects including infrastructure and employment opportunities. It also supports the trust fund for peace and reconciliation in Somalia and provides other security and financial aid. Qatar has repeatedly emphasized the need to uphold women’s rights and involve them in peacemaking and in post-conflict phases, as those factors have proved to be conducive to the success of peacebuilding efforts. It is also important to support youth.”
2021-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/24 (2021) · source