Qatar Partakes in 11th UNAOC Global Forum
Riyadh, December 14, 2025
The State of Qatar participated on Sunday in the 11th Global Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), held in the Saudi capital, under the theme, "UNAOC: Two Decades of Dialogue for Humanity — Advancing a New Era of Mutual Respect and Understanding in a Multipolar World."
HE Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Chairman of the Qatari Committee for the Alliance of Civilizations Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi chaired the State of Qatar's delegation participating in the forum.
In the State of Qatar's address at the forum, His Excellency affirmed Qatar's steadfast commitment to supporting the noble objectives for which the UNAOC was established, namely promoting dialogue among cultures and civilizations, spreading a culture of peace and mutual respect, and combating extremism and hate speech.
His Excellency stated that the State of Qatar believes that true peace can only be achieved through mutual respect and recognizing cultural and religious diversity, which constitutes the basis for building more inclusive and equitable societies.
He noted that the challenges facing today's world, including the rise of extremist and violent discourse and the occurrence of multiple humanitarian crises, make the UNAOC's role ever more important and urgent.
He added that it has become necessary to work to strengthen communication channels and to fortify societies, particularly the youth, against hate speech and division.
The Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Chairman of the Qatari Committee for the Alliance of Civilizations said that the 11th UNAOC Global Forum represents a renewed opportunity to strengthen partnerships and to reaffirm collective commitment to building a world governed by justice, understanding, and peace.
His Excellency said that the State of Qatar reaffirms its continued support for the UNAOC and calls for greater international coordination and cooperation to confront shared challenges, promote the values of dialogue and coexistence, and entrench a culture of mutual respect, which constitutes the cornerstone of any stable human society.
The 11th UNAOC Global Forum commemorates the 20th anniversary of the UNAOC, which will convene members of the UNAOC Group of Friends, political leaders, international and regional organizations, religious leaders and faith actors, as well as representatives of the private sector, civil society, academia, youth, and the media.