Doha: HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani will participate in the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 79), which is currently being held in the headquarters of the UN in New York. By partaking in the session, HH the Amir is affirming the State of Qatar’s support for the UN’s essential role and lofty message that aim to benefit the international community, its security, stability and prosperity, and the preservation of its rights. HH the Amir’s participation also affirms the State of Qatar’s belief in multilateral action and the shared responsibility of all countries and peoples of the globe to bring about change towards peace and prosperity for all.
Since assuming power in 2013, HH the Amir has shown keenness to participate in the annual sessions of UNGA, with the aim of affirming the State of Qatar’s commitment to its international duties, and conveying the optimistic perspective of the State of Qatar, its people, and its civilized and humanitarian role in various global issues
and challenges.
HH the Amir is expected to deliver a speech at the opening session of the high-level General Debate of UNGA 79 tomorrow (Tuesday), during which His Highness will address the constants of Qatar’s policy, the state’s positions towards contemporary challenges, and the most prominent local, Arab and international issues. Through his speech, HH the Amir is also expected to renew the State of Qatar’s permanent commitment to working with the UN and strengthening partnership with its various agencies; so that common global challenges are confrontable and aspired goals are achievable.
The participation of HH the Amir in the successive sessions of UNGA strongly confirms the support provided by the State of Qatar to the UN, and its central role in organizing international relations as well as the rule of law, and enhancing its ability to support countries by reaching agreements on addressing issues of global impact, such as responding to pandemics, emergencies, economic transformations, and reforming t
he international financial architecture.
For many years, the UN platforms have acknowledged Qatar’s active and permanent presence in the UN’s various meetings and conferences at the highest levels, as well as the country’s continuous contributions to serving humanity through the constructive decisions and initiatives it presents, which have always been recognized and received with welcome and acceptance by the international community.
Over the past years, Qatar has received many messages of thanks and gratitude from the UN for its prominent roles in various fields, especially those related to human rights, such as establishing peace and security around the globe, and providing humanitarian and relief initiatives for afflicted and poor countries. Working alongside the UN in many international and regional missions that had a global impact, Qatar left a mark on the international map as an important partner and member of the United Nations.
The President of the UNGA 79, Philemon Yang, will open the general de
bate tomorrow, after which world leaders will take turns to speak from national perspectives on this year’s theme, “Leaving no one behind: acting together for the advancement of peace, sustainable development and human dignity for present and future generations.” According to the UN website, a large number of representatives are participating in UNGA 79, including 78 leaders and presidents, two vice presidents, one crown prince, 28 heads of government, three deputy prime ministers, and 13 ministers.
Source: Qatar News Agency