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General Assembly Welcomes Qatar's Hosting of 2022 FIFA World Cup
The resolution was submitted by the State of Qatar and sponsored by 106 countries, under the item "Sport for Peace and Development; Building a Peaceful and Better World Through Sport and the Olympic Ideal"., By the terms of the resolution, the 193-member organ emphasized that sport has an important role to play in the promotion of peace and development, respect for human rights, gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls, in particular football, given its universal popularity., The Assembly encouraged all Member States to support sport as a tool to promote peace and development, including through the continued contribution to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals and dialogue among civilizations., HH the Amir also underlined: "The impact of such sports events is not confined only to fun, but rather goes beyond that to a lofty and higher stages that lead us to rapprochement and mutual acquaintance between the peoples of the world.", HE Sheikha Alya affirmed the keenness of the State of Qatar, alongside the countries sponsoring the draft resolution, to present the draft at a time coinciding with the celebration of the International Day of Sports for Development and Peace, stressing the State of Qatar's belief in the important role of sport, especially football, in promoting peace, security, sustainable development and human rights, as the three main pillars of the United Nations.
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/qatar/latest-articles/latest-news/details/1443/09/08/general-assembly-welcomes-qatar's-hosting-of-2022-fifa-world-cupQatar Mexico Football Cup 2022 Concludes
HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Mexico Mohammed bin Jassim Al Kuwari said that the tournament is a vivid example of sports diplomacy in preparation for Qatar's hosting of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/qatar/latest-articles/latest-news/details/1443/08/28/qatar-mexico-football-cup-2022-concludesQatar Supports UNOCT with USD15 Million Annually for Three Years
HE the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs stated that Qatar's national expertise and capabilities contribute to the UNOCT activities, such as the Global Program for the Security of Major Sporting Events and promoting sport and its values as a tool to prevent violent extremism, which is implemented in partnership with the International Centre for Sport Security in Doha.
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/qatar/latest-articles/latest-news/details/1443/08/25/qatar-supports-unoct-with-usd15-million-annually-for-three-yearsMission of UN International Organization for Migration Celebrates International Migrants Day in Qatar
He pointed out that the last stage witnessed fundamental legislative and institutional reforms aimed at strengthening and protecting the rights of migrant workers in the State of Qatar and creating a safe and balanced work environment in line with the standards of the International Labor Organization (ILO), as the sponsorship system was abolished and replaced with a contractual system.
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/qatar/latest-articles/latest-news/details/1443/05/17/mission-of-un-international-organization-for-migration-celebrates-international-migrants-day-in-qatarEmbassies, Consulates of Qatar Mark National Day
The ceremony was attended by HE MP Lee Chae-ik, chairman of the Qatari-Korean parliamentary friendship committee, and chairman of the friendship and sports committee of the Korean parliament, in addition to several officials in the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a number of heads of Arab and foreign diplomatic missions, heads of international organizations and agencies operating in Korea, a group of businessmen, representatives of Korean companies, and public figures in various fields and specializations., His Excellency spoke about the role of sports and culture in bringing people together, noting that cultural and sports exchanges between the two countries have reached an advanced stage with the presence of many Korean sports stars in the State of Qatar., His Excellency said that the State of Qatar is living historical moments and is moving forward to hosting an unparalleled version of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, and this is the essence of sport in bringing cultures and peoples together, and everyone will realize the heritage and values of the region when it receives fans from all over the world a year from now.
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/qatar/latest-articles/latest-news/details/1443/05/14/embassies-consulates-of-qatar-mark-national-dayUS Special Envoy for Afghan Women and Girls Rights Tours Afghanis Temporary Facilities in Qatar
During the tour, Amiri met with Afghan women in the temporary facilities, reviewed their conditions and the services provided to them as well as their educational, sports, recreational and health facilities.
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/qatar/latest-articles/latest-news/details/1443/07/21/us-special-envoy-for-afghan-women-and-girls-rights-tours-afghanis-temporary-facilities-in-qatarWinners of Third Qatar Global Award for Dialogue Among Civilizations Announced
State of Qatar which was at the forefront of the world countries in supporting the United Nations initiative for the Alliance of Civilizations, and hosted many important events, most importantly is the Fourth Forum of the UN Alliance of Civilizations in 2011, and the UN Alliance of Civilizations' (UNAOC) Fellowship Program (2011-2019).HE Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi expressed his aspiration for more cooperation and partnership with Qatar University in various aspects and fields of the Alliance of Civilizations through the implementation of many initiatives and projects included in the State of Qatar's plan for the Alliance of Civilizations, foremost of which is Qatar Global Award for Dialogue Among Civilizations.He congratulated the winners and extended sincere thanks and gratitude to the members of the jury for their sincere efforts, perseverance and dedication to work for the success of this event which promotes the State of Qatar as a sponsor, Ibrahim Al Ansari, Dean of the College of Sharia and Islamic Studies at Qatar University, spoke about the Colleges efforts during the past period in preparing this edition of the Award, noting its role in the file of the Alliance of Civilizations, and its contributions to implementing the provisions of Qatar National Vision 2030 and the States plan in this file.
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/qatar/latest-articles/latest-news/details/1443/05/30/winners-of-third-qatar-global-award-for-dialogue-among-civilizations-announcedQatari Ambassador to Nepal: Qatar's Progress and Development Achieved by Proper Planning
The Qatari ambassador to Nepal spoke about the similarities between Qatari, Arab and Nepalese culture, saying that they all treasure family values and ties, adding that he feels at home given the similarity between the Nepalese society and Qatari values.
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/qatar/latest-articles/latest-news/details/1442/02/13/qatari-ambassador-to-nepal-qatar's-progress-and-development-achieved-by-proper-planningQatar Participates in Arab Ministerial Meeting
HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi also renewed the State of Qatar's welcome to the initiation by the transitional government in Sudan, the revolutionary front and a number of armed movements to the peace agreement in Juba, and affirmed the State of Qatar's appreciation for the State of South Sudan's sponsorship of these negotiations, and its aspiration that the remaining factions join the peace process to achieve the aspirations of the Sudanese people.
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/qatar/latest-articles/latest-news/details/1442/01/21/qatar-participates-in-arab-ministerial-meetingAssistant Foreign Minister Meets Ambassador of Indonesia
Doha / Information Office / July 29 HE Assistant Foreign Minister and Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater, met with HE Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to the State of Qatar Ridwan Hassan.
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/qatar/latest-articles/latest-news/details/1442/12/19/assistant-foreign-minister-meets-ambassador-of-indonesia1Ambassador of Qatar to France: Relations Between Two Countries Grew Stronger in All Fields
HE emphasized the essential place of the cultural field in the bilateral relations between the two countries, which was embodied in the existing cooperation with the most prominent French cultural institutions, from the Palace of Versailles to Les Franciscaines in Deauville and the National Sports Museum in Nice.
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/qatar/latest-articles/latest-news/details/1442/12/04/ambassador-of-qatar-to-france-relations-between-two-countries-grew-stronger-in-all-fieldsQatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg: Special Envoy of Minister of Foreign Affairs for Climate Change Affirms Qatar's Efforts in Confronting Climate Change
During his participation in a session within Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg, HE spoke on the topic of water scarcity and its future solutions, pointing out that human civilizations that flourished throughout history originated next to water sources, explaining that population increase led to a rise in demand for fresh water for both cultivation and domestic use.
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/qatar/latest-articles/latest-news/details/1442/11/13/qatar-economic-forum-powered-by-bloomberg-special-envoy-of-minister-of-foreign-affairs-for-climate-change-affirms-qatar's-efforts-in-confronting-climate-changeAssistant Foreign Minister Meets UN Secretary-General's Special Representative for Somalia
Antalya / Information Office / June 18 HE Assistant Foreign Minister and Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater met today in Turkish city Antalya with UN Secretary-General's Special Representative for Somalia and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) James C., HE the Assistant Foreign Minister and Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed the State of Qatar's support to enhancing security, development, and stability in Somalia.
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/qatar/latest-articles/latest-news/details/1442/11/08/assistant-foreign-minister-meets-un-secretary-general's-special-representative-for-somaliaGovernor of Chengdu Praises Qatar's 2022 World Cup Preparations
HE Fan Ruiping praised the sport development in the State of Qatar, which he witnessed during his official visit to Doha in November 2019 and praised the remarkable achievements and progress in the World Cup projects., He expressed his great interest in benefiting from Qatari expertise and cooperation in the field of Qatar's preparations to host the 2022 World Cup, calling for establishing branches for important sports facilities such as Aspetar and Aspire in Chengdu., Fan Ruiping also pointed to the importance of exchanging sports camps and holding a promotional exhibition for the World Cup in Chengdu, the fourth largest city in China.
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/qatar/latest-articles/latest-news/details/1442/11/04/governor-of-chengdu-praises-qatar's-2022-world-cup-preparationsQatar's Embassies and Consulates Abroad Celebrate National Day
The function was attended by HE chairman of the Munich Security Conference Wolfgang Ischinger, HE Chairwoman of the sports committee at the Bundestag Dagmar Freitag, in addition to prominent political and personalities in Germany In his speech during the ceremony, HE Qatar's Ambassador praised the German-Qatari ties and said that Qatar remains committed to enhance bilateral relations even further., The ceremony was attended by HE Dominican Deputy Foreign Minister in charge of Dominican community affairs abroad Carlos Gabriel Garcia, representing HE Minister of Foreign Affairs Miguel Vargas, HE Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court Milton Ray Guevara, and the heads of diplomatic missions, in addition to a number of political, community, media, artistic, cultural and sport figures., His Excellency affirmed his determination to continue to work to advance the relations between the two countries to include more fields in the future, and to enhance the existing friendship between the peoples of the two countries, expressing his gratitude to the Turkmen officials and their keenness to develop bilateral relations with the State of Qatar in various political, economic, sports and cultural spheres., He pointed out that the most important investments are those in human being, and that the State of Qatar has placed that at the top of its priorities through attention to health, culture, sports and education in particular.
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/qatar/latest-articles/latest-news/details/2019/12/18/qatar's-embassies-and-consulates-abroad-celebrate-national-dayMinister of Education Inaugurates New Cultural Attach Office in London
He said that the number of Ministry of Education-sponsored students in UK has reached 1000, pointing that opening the new office would facilitate the Cultural Attach job in looking after them.
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/qatar/latest-articles/latest-news/details/2019/11/10/minister-of-education-inaugurates-new-cultural-attach-office-in-londonSecond Preparatory Session for Qatari-French Strategic Dialogue Held in Paris
Discussions focused on ways of strengthening cooperation and coordination between the State of Qatar and the French Republic on issues of bilateral cooperation in the areas of security and defence, sports, economy, investment, development assistance, environmental programs, climate finance, and preparations for the cultural year Qatar-France 2020.
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/qatar/latest-articles/latest-news/details/2019/10/16/second-preparatory-session-for-qatari-french-strategic-dialogue-held-in-parisMinistry of Foreign Affairs Organizes Discussion Session with UN Alliance of Civilizations Delegation
HE the Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Lulwa Rashid Al Khater addressed the discussion session.
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/qatar/latest-articles/latest-news/details/2019/07/06/ministry-of-foreign-affairs-organizes-discussion-session-with-un-alliance-of-civilizations-delegationMexican Deputy Foreign Minister Praises Qatar-Mexico Strategic Partnership
HE Martha Delgado said that the State of Qatar is a strategic partner for Mexico in multilateral affairs and international politics, and she spoke about the State of Qatar's foreign policy by supporting countries to face the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/qatar/latest-articles/latest-news/details/1441/11/11/mexican-deputy-foreign-minister-praises-qatar-mexico-strategic-partnershipAssistant Foreign Minister Briefs UN Representatives on Qatar's Efforts to Combat Coronavirus Epidemic
Doha / Information Office / April 06 HE Assistant Foreign Minister and Official Spokesperson of the Supreme Committee for Crisis Management Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater held a remote meeting with a number of United Nations representatives in the State of Qatar and the region in order to inform them about the efforts of the State of Qatar locally and internationally in combating the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic, and to answer their inquiries and questions in this regard.
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