Qatar Participates in Meeting of AHLC for Coordinating Aid to Palestinian People
New York, September 25, 2025
The State of Qatar participated in the ministerial meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee for Coordination of International Aid to the Palestinian People (AHLC), held on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
The State of Qatar was represented at the meeting by HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi.
In his remarks during the event, Al Khulaifi noted that this year’s meeting was taking place under exceptional circumstances. He pointed out that the long-standing Palestinian issue and the ongoing war in Gaza continue to worsen, adding that Qatar had experienced these repercussions firsthand through the recent Israeli airstrike on its capital, which was met with clear and unequivocal international condemnation.
He added that the recent high-level international conference on the peaceful resolution of the Palestinian question and the implementation of the two-state solution confirmed a growing international consensus on the need for a lasting settlement and comprehensive peace in the Middle East that addresses security, economic, and political dimensions in an integrated way. He emphasized that the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee continues to play a key role in advancing this process.
His Excellency highlighted that the Two-State Solution Conference produced valuable outcomes, presenting a clear roadmap that included concrete proposals and practical initiatives, particularly on the economic front.
HE the Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed that continued international support for the efforts of the State of Palestine remains essential to overcoming current challenges and moving toward the establishment of a viable Palestinian state. In this context, he noted that the New York Declaration reaffirmed the commitment of member states to provide both political and financial backing for the Palestinian Authority in support of its reform agenda.
His Excellency underlined the importance of this support to strengthen institutional capacities, ensure effective implementation of reforms, and enable the Authority to carry out its responsibilities across all the occupied Palestinian territories.
Recalling the ongoing destruction in Gaza over the past two years, His Excellency said that the scale of the humanitarian catastrophe defies description and requires every possible effort to address it. He added that the repercussions of this situation have spread across the region, making it difficult to imagine progress on the Palestinian question without a fundamental solution to the crisis in Gaza.
His Excellency added that since the committee’s previous meeting, humanitarian needs in Gaza and the rest of the occupied Palestinian territories have escalated and the economic situation has significantly deteriorated. This, he said, underscores the vital role of the committee in confronting these growing humanitarian and economic challenges, as well as in addressing the consequences of the war and supporting reconstruction efforts in Gaza.
HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi praised the steps taken by international partners in this field during his remarks at the ministerial meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee for the Coordination of International Assistance to the Palestinians. He highlighted in particular the recent decision of the European Commission to form a donor group for Palestine next month, which will include a dedicated mechanism for the reconstruction of Gaza.
Al Khulaifi stated that the Palestinian Authority is facing additional challenges, most notably the heavy restrictions on the transfer of Palestinian tax revenues, which are compounding financial burdens and economic difficulties.
His Excellency stressed that with regard to the West Bank, the State of Qatar’s position remains clear and consistent that any illegal settlement activity, unlawful annexation, land seizure, or attempts to alter the historic status quo at holy sites violate international law and undermine the prospects for achieving peace.
His Excellency pointed out that these practices obstruct international efforts to provide the necessary support for a lasting peace and threaten the possibility of establishing a Palestinian state on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital, a goal shared by all parties involved.
His Excellency added that since the outbreak of the war, the State of Qatar has exerted every effort to meet humanitarian and medical needs in Gaza, emphasizing that the top priority for everyone now must be to increase the flow of aid amid an extreme humanitarian and health emergency and the declaration of famine, which will be difficult to reverse.
His Excellency underscored the vital role of the United Nations in delivering aid safely and without obstacles and reaffirmed Qatar’s full support for UNRWA.
His Excellency also reiterated the State of Qatar’s unwavering commitment to supporting the efforts of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee and international partners to meet both the immediate and long-term needs and rights of the Palestinian people, contributing to the achievement of peace and security at both the regional and international levels.