Doha, September 21 (QNA) – The annual meetings of the United Nations General Assembly are a major global platform that brings together leaders and representatives of Member States to discuss pressing international issues, make decisions, and exchange views on international peace and security, human rights, and sustainable development.

Given its importance, HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani is keen to participate annually at the international forum, which asserts the State of Qatar’s firm positions and commitment to supporting global security and peace, working together for the development and well-being of all peoples, and strengthening international cooperation to confront current challenges.

His Highness’ impressive presence at this global event, which is considered an international summit par excellence, reflects Qatar’s prestigious position on the international stage, its active role in supporting dialogue, mediation, and the peaceful resolution of conflicts, as well as its fruitful partnerships with the international community in various political, economic, developmental, and humanitarian fields.

Qatar proved its role as a successful mediator in several regional and international conflicts, such as its mediation in Darfur, the conflict in Sudan, and the peace process in Afghanistan, which Doha hosted. It also mediated the 2008 Doha Agreement on Lebanon, the border dispute resolution between Djibouti and Eritrea, and its tireless efforts to reach a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip. Qatar continues its ongoing support for development projects in developing countries through institutions such as the Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, as well as its contribution to enhancing food security through strategic investments in the agriculture and global food security sectors, reflecting its practical and effective commitment to sustainable development and peace for peoples.

In this context, a number of officials, academics, and political analysts, in statements to Qatar News Agency (QNA) affirmed that the regular participation of HH the Amir in the annual sessions of the UN General Assembly embodies the State of Qatar’s unwavering commitment to strengthening its effective diplomatic presence on the international stage and its keenness to deliver its political messages from the highest multilateral platform.

They stressed that His Highness’ regular attendance at UN meetings reflects Qatar’s balanced strategy based on active diplomacy and constructive neutrality, which has enabled the country to play the role of a reliable international mediator. They referred to HH the Amir’s speeches, which carried clear messages calling for diplomatic solutions and de-escalation, support for the Palestinian cause, and enhanced international cooperation to confront global challenges. This reflects Qatar’s comprehensive vision, which combines support for peace and development issues, rejection of military escalation, and emphasis on sustainable peaceful solutions to conflicts.

They expect Qatar to continue strengthening its global standing through its strong commitment to international law and UN principles, leveraging its soft power to achieve security and stability, and continuing its support for developing countries and development issues, with a focus on the Palestinian cause as a central issue in its foreign policy.

In this context, HE President of the 66th Session of the United Nationals General Assembly and former High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations Nassir bin Abdulaziz Al Nasser affirmed that Qatar plays a pivotal role within the UN system and has become a key player in international peace and development issues.

His Excellency pointed out that the speeches of HH the Amir before the UN General Assembly were comprehensive and clear, embodying Qatar’s enduring commitment to peace and strengthening international cooperation, reflecting its influential presence on various global issues.

He added that HH the Amir’s speeches conveyed extremely important messages in light of current international challenges, from escalating conflicts and the repercussions of climate change to ongoing food and health security crises. He emphasized that the most prominent of these messages is the call for de-escalation, adherence to preventive diplomatic solutions, and rejection of the logic of force in resolving conflicts, especially in regions experiencing escalating crises and conflicts.

HE also said that the contents of HH the Amir’s messages to the General Assembly confirm Qatar’s deep belief in the importance of multilateral action and strengthening the role of the UN as a comprehensive platform for achieving peace and sustainable development, alongside its continuous commitment to supporting the issues of the developing world, particularly in the areas of development, education, and youth empowerment, which are priorities further reinforced by Qatar through pioneering national initiatives and institutions.

For her part, Assistant Professor of Political Science at Qatar University Dr. Nafja Sabbah Al Buafra emphasized that the keenness of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to participate regularly in the annual meetings of the UN General Assembly reflects the State of Qatar’s commitment to strengthening its effective diplomatic presence and its keenness to convey its political messages to the world.

Al Buafra said that His Highness’ speeches at the annual sessions of the UN General Assembly embody Qatar’s foreign policy approach based on strengthening multilateral relations and direct interaction with international issues. She noted that this presence reinforces Qatar’s position as a country with a reliable role in mediation and conflict resolution, in addition to its contributions to humanitarian, development, and relief efforts.

In a related context, she said that the State of Qatar is keen, through such participation, to deliver multiple messages that reflect its commitment to the principles of mutual respect and non-interference in the affairs of others, and its keenness to expand its presence as a responsible voice seeking to formulate collective solutions to global challenges.

She noted that the world is currently witnessing profound transformations due to wars, climate crises, the disintegration of supply chains, and the rise of nationalist tendencies, which calls for rebuilding the international system on foundations that take into account the balance of power.

For his part, legal advisor and expert in political and international relations Dr. Ahmed Mohammed Ghaith Al Kuwari said that Qatar’s upcoming participation in the 80th session of the General Assembly in September represents a natural extension of its consistent foreign policy approach based on independence, active diplomacy, and constructive mediation.

Al Kuwari explained that the Qatari leadership will focus its speech on emphasizing that dialogue is the only way to resolve conflicts, rejecting military interventions and ideological divisions, and reiterating its unwavering stance on the Palestinian cause, calling for an end to the occupation and for the establishment of a Palestinian state on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital.

He added that the State of Qatar will highlight issues of climate justice and energy security, as well as its investments in clean energy, in addition to calling for reform of the international multilateral system and the development of Security Council mechanisms to make them more just and representative of developing countries. He highlighted Qatar’s role as a trusted international mediator with numerous successes.

The legal advisor and expert in political and international relations emphasized that Qatar’s mediation policy is based on active neutrality and linking actions to Security Council resolutions. He asserted that its diplomatic successes are the fruit of long-term investment in quiet work, far from noise.

Meanwhile, researcher at the Al Jazeera Centre for Studies Dr. Al-Hawas Taqiyya explained that the keenness of HH the Amir to regularly participate in General Assembly sessions reflects Qatar’s commitment to the principles and laws of the UN, which establish equality between states in rights and duties, which strengthens the state and protects it from attempts at isolation or oppression.

Taqiyya pointed out that His Highness’ presence provides unique protocol opportunities to meet with heads of state and make direct strategic decisions. He also emphasized HH’s continued emphasis on respecting the principle of equality among states, settling disputes through legal means, and supporting the Palestinian cause in accordance with UN resolutions.

He stressed that His Highness, in his speeches at the annual sessions of the UN General Assembly, highlights Qatar’s contributions to successful mediations that have reinforced UN principles, such as the mediation between Congo and Rwanda and the mediation between Hamas and Israel. These efforts serve Qatar’s security and strengthen its network of international relations based on trust and respect, he added.

In conclusion, the speakers agreed that Qatar’s continued strong presence at the annual sessions of the UN General Assembly reflects its strategy of active and proactive presence, utilizing its soft power to serve international peace and security, and emphasizing priority issues, foremost among them the Palestinian cause, sustainable development, and support for developing countries, within the framework of a firm commitment to international law and the principles of the UN. (QNA)