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Qatar Affirms its Intention to Continue its Contributions to Enhance Cooperation on International Migration
In this context, the statement referred to the pioneering efforts undertaken by the State of Qatar in the region, including the final abolition of sponsorship system, and the implementation of radical reforms to labor laws in accordance with an ambitious plan aimed at building a modern and competitive labor market that ensures decent working conditions for all, and ensures a safe and healthy work environment. .
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/qatar/latest-articles/latest-news/details/1443/10/20/qatar-affirms-its-intention-to-continue-its-contributions-to-enhance-cooperation-on-international-migrationQatar Stresses Need to Take Urgent Measures to Address Human Rights Violations Caused by Environmental Pollution
Also, Al Suwaidi stressed that the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, which will be hosted by the country, will be environmentally friendly as it is the first "carbon neutral" tournament, pointing out that the stadiums hosting these finals are designed according to international standards that reduce energy and water consumption, which contributes to reducing carbon emissions, adding such measures will promote the adoption of sustainable practices in sporting events around the world in the future.
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/qatar/latest-articles/latest-news/details/1443/08/08/qatar-stresses-need-to-take-urgent-measures-to-address-human-rights-violations-caused-by-environmental-pollutionQatar Participates in Annual Coordination Meeting of Foreign Ministers of OIC Member States
His Excellency hailed the tireless efforts exerted by the State of Qatar to foster these values in a bid to create an environment conducive to peace and stability in societies, through enhancing interfaith dialogue, supporting education and using sport as a means to spread tolerance and peaceful coexistence.
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/qatar/latest-articles/latest-news/details/1444/02/26/qatar-participates-in-annual-coordination-meeting-of-foreign-ministers-of-oic-member-statesState of Qatar Participates in United Nations Global Conference on Victims of Terrorism
He said that the State of Qatar is one of the founding countries of the Group of Friends of Victims of Terrorism, within the framework of multilateral action in support of victims of terrorism, and that it is one of the main sponsors of draft resolution 73/305 entitled: "enhancement of international cooperation to assist victims of terrorism", referring to its accession to the submitting countries to the Draft General Assembly resolution 72/165 entitled "International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Terrorism", in order to honor and support victims and survivors of terrorism and to promote and protect their full enjoyment of their human rights and fundamental freedoms.
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/qatar/latest-articles/latest-news/details/1444/02/13/state-of-qatar-participates-in-united-nations-global-conference-on-victims-of-terrorismEmbassy of State of Qatar in Mexico Inaugurates New Premises in Capital Mexico
In his remark delivered during the ceremony, HE Minister of Foreign Affairs Marcelo Ebrard underscored the great importance of the bilateral relations between the two countries in multiple areas, specially the cooperation in the field of sports and Qatar's organization of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/qatar/latest-articles/latest-news/details/1443/11/17/embassy-of-state-of-qatar-in-mexico-inaugurates-new-premises-in-capital-mexicoUN General Assembly Holds Meeting on Covid-19 Vaccines at Request of 16 Countries, including Qatar
The countries sponsoring the political declaration also express concern about the low availability of COVID-19 vaccines in low- and middle-income countries.
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/qatar/latest-articles/latest-news/details/1442/08/19/un-general-assembly-holds-meeting-on-covid-19-vaccines-at-request-of-16-countries-including-qatarThe State of Qatar Affirms Continued Support to Yemeni People to Overcome Humanitarian Difficulties
HE the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs thanked HE UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Vice President of Switzerland and Head of the Department of Foreign Affairs Ignazio Cassis, HE Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sweden Ann Linde for sponsoring the high-level event, saying it reflects the international community's commitment to its humanitarian responsibilities and to facilitating the access to aid in Yemen.
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/qatar/latest-articles/latest-news/details/1442/07/17/the-state-of-qatar-affirms-continued-support-to-yemeni-people-to-overcome-humanitarian-difficultiesQatar's UN Permanent Mission Participates in Organizing Training Course on Enhancing Youth Participation in SDGs
HE the Ambassador said that this course is specifically held to provide youth advocates with a deeper understanding of the 2030 Agenda, the enabling role that sport plays in its implementation, and the key importance of youth participation in the successful implementation of the 2030 Agenda and the Paris Agreement on Climate Change., HE Ambassador Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani wished that the youth advocates would clearly recognize the power of sport to inspire humanity, bring hope and transform humanity through joint action., It will also determine how sport, especially football, contributes to sustainability and how FIFA World Cup 2022, hosted by the State of Qatar, sets standards for social, human, economic and environmental development.
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/qatar/latest-articles/latest-news/details/1442/04/30/qatar's-un-permanent-mission-participates-in-organizing-training-course-on-enhancing-youth-participation-in-sdgsQatar, France Affirm their Historic Partnership and the Need to Combat Terrorism and Resolve Disputes Through Diplomatic Means
In this regard, His Excellency added, we will win the battle against extremism in terms of ideas, and face it with openness and tolerance, and this is what Qatar and France will continue to do together as they aspire to develop ideal cooperation in the field of sports as well., On a related level, His Excellency pointed out that the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, the first to be held in the Arab world, will be an opportunity for Qatar to demonstrate its capabilities in receiving and organizing such a global sporting event, adding that since France will host the Olympic Games in 2024, this will naturally lead us to strengthen our cooperation, and we are happy to share with Qatar our experience in organizing major sporting events and work together to make these two events successful.
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/qatar/latest-articles/latest-news/details/1442/04/25/qatar-france-affirm-their-historic-partnership-and-the-need-to-combat-terrorism-and-resolve-disputes-through-diplomatic-meansQatar Affirms that Women Agenda is Among its Priorities
The statement referred to the State of Qatar's keenness, in its active role as a mediator in sponsoring dialogue for peace in Afghanistan, to include women in the Afghan peace talks.
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/qatar/latest-articles/latest-news/details/1443/03/16/qatar-affirms-that-women-agenda-is-among-its-prioritiesThe Assistant Foreign Minister Discusses Afghan Developments, Qatar-US Cultural Cooperation
Washington - Information Office - October 02 HE Assistant Foreign Minister and Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater held separate meetings in Washington with US Acting Assistant Secretary Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Lisa Peterson, HE Senior Official for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Jennifer Hall Godfrey, HE US Senior Official Office of Global Womens Issues Katrina Fotovat, and HE US Senior Official Office of International Religious Freedom Daniel Nadel.
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/qatar/latest-articles/latest-news/details/1443/02/25/the-assistant-foreign-minister-discusses-afghan-developments-qatar-us-cultural-cooperationUN Hails Qatar's Support for Launching Global Network on Protection of Vulnerable Targets against Terrorist Attacks
The discussions focused on the protection from terrorist attacks for each of the vital infrastructures, such as energy facilities, transportation systems or water supplies, and "soft targets" such as urban centers, tourist places, religious sites, and major cultural and sporting events.
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/qatar/latest-articles/latest-news/details/1443/07/15/un-hails-qatar's-support-for-launching-global-network-on-protection-of-vulnerable-targets-against-terrorist-attacksUN Committee Adopts Resolution on International Year of Family, in which Qatar Facilities Negotiations
While introducing the draft resolution, the Group of 77 and China expressed thanks and appreciation to the First Secretary of the Permanent Delegation of the State of Qatar Sharifa Yousef Al Nesf for facilitating the negotiations of the draft resolution on behalf of the Group of 77 and China, which was sponsored by 137 countries prior to the vote, and which encouraged Member States to start preparing for the celebration of the 30th anniversary of the International Year of the Family in 2024.
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/qatar/latest-articles/latest-news/details/1443/04/13/un-committee-adopts-resolution-on-international-year-of-family-in-which-qatar-facilities-negotiationsAssistant Foreign Minister Meets Canadian Assistant Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs
Doha / Information Office / July 27 HE Assistant Foreign Minister and Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater met with HE Canadian Assistant Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Sandra McCardell via videoconference on Tuesday, in the presence of HE Ambassador of Canada to the State of Qatar Stefanie McCollum.
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/qatar/latest-articles/latest-news/details/1442/12/17/assistant-foreign-minister-meets-canadian-assistant-deputy-minister-of-foreign-affairsAssistant Foreign Minister Meets Turkey's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs
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 Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey Sedat Onal, on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum.
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/qatar/latest-articles/latest-news/details/1442/11/08/assistant-foreign-minister-meets-turkey's-deputy-minister-of-foreign-affairsUN Praises Role of Human Rights Training and Documentation Center in Doha
The group sponsoring the resolution witnessed the joining of the United States, Turkey, Afghanistan, Australia, El Salvador, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Sultanate of Oman, Pakistan, Sudan, Tunisia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Fiji, Ghana, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Uganda and Venezuela.
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/qatar/latest-articles/latest-news/details/2019/12/19/un-praises-role-of-human-rights-training-and-documentation-center-in-dohaQatar's Permanent Representative in Geneva Praises Qatari-Swiss Relations
Al Mansouri pointed out that Qatar's permanent delegation to the United Nations Office in Geneva co-sponsored several resolutions, and contributed to the holding events and activities that reflect Qatar's interest in promoting and protecting human rights.
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/qatar/latest-articles/latest-news/details/2019/11/28/qatar's-permanent-representative-in-geneva-praises-qatari-swiss-relationsQatar's Embassy in Mexico Organizes Seminar on Labor Market Reforms
In a speech during the meeting, HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Mexico Mohammed bin Jassim Al Kuwari said that the State of Qatar is working hard to achieve the optimal and complete implementation of all these reforms, as the Ministry of Administrative Development, Labor and Social Affairs coordinates with other ministries to improve the Wages Protection System (WPS) and implement effective measures against violating companies, pointing out that foreign workers enjoy full freedom to change employer or job, without being unfairly tied to an unfavorable contract, which means the end of the sponsorship system., Based on its belief in justice and equality and in the right of workers and their entitlement to government support and attention, the State of Qatar announced at the end of last August various measures in their favor, most notably ending the sponsorship system (kafala), setting the minimum wage and stopping the No Objection Certificate (NOC), HE Al Kuwari stressed.
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/qatar/latest-articles/latest-news/details/1442/02/13/qatar's-embassy-in-mexico-organizes-seminar-on-labor-market-reformsAmbassador to Germany: Qatar Becomes Central Power in Middle East through its Success in Affirming Position as Trustworthy Partner
Speaking about the State of Qatar as a major player in a multipolar world, he added: "Qatar has focused its activities in the sports field based on its belief in the role of sport in promoting international dialogue, exchange and interaction between cultures, which are the same principles that the State of Qatar adopts in its openness to the world, which it translated into diligent work to continue hosting international sporting events, especially the 2022 World Cup, and encouraged it to run again to host the 2032 Summer Olympic Games.
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/qatar/latest-articles/latest-news/details/1442/01/05/ambassador-to-germany-qatar-becomes-central-power-in-middle-east-through-its-success-in-affirming-position-as-trustworthy-partnerAssistant Foreign Minister Participates in ECFR Panel Discussion
Doha / Information Office / June 02 HE Assistant Foreign Minister and Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Lolwah Al Khater participated in a virtual panel discussion titled A Gulf Apart?
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