New york: The State of Qatar participated in the 2025 Peacebuilding Commission Ministerial-level Meeting, held on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The meeting aimed to promote social cohesion and inclusive governance to foster resilient societies and sustainable peace.
According to Qatar News Agency, the State of Qatar was represented at the meeting by HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi. In Qatar's statement to the meeting, HE Al Khulaifi emphasized Qatar's efforts to promote social cohesion and inclusive governance through national development strategies, social initiatives, and international efforts. These efforts are primarily guided by the Qatar National Vision 2030, implemented through national development strategies.
HE the Minister highlighted Qatar's domestic initiatives designed to improve quality of life, strengthen the social fabric, and empower a diverse society. He noted that the social development pillar of Qatar's National Vision focuses on building a safe and just society based on high ethical values. The Third National Strategy (2024-2030) includes goals related to social cohesion, such as increasing the percentage of women in leadership positions to 35% and promoting social entrepreneurship and innovative solutions to social challenges.
At the international level, HE Al Khulaifi stated that Qatar views strengthening social cohesion, represented by building trust and inclusiveness, as a necessity. This approach enhances the ability to withstand shocks and reduces opportunities exploited by extremist groups to dismantle societies. He cited efforts by the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) and other Qatari organizations in funding initiatives that enhance trust and cohesion among communities, addressing the roots of conflict, and achieving comprehensive peace.
HE the Minister also stressed the importance of finding a just and lasting solution to the Palestinian issue, based on international law and United Nations resolutions, and on the two-state solution. This was emphasized in the New York Declaration from the High-Level International Conference on the Peaceful Settlement of the Palestinian Question.
Furthermore, HE Al Khulaifi expressed Qatar's pride in hosting the 2025 World Social Summit, titled "The Second World Summit for Social Development," in Doha next November. The summit is expected to be a significant event, providing a platform to mobilize global solidarity, support, and partnerships to address complex challenges, accelerate the implementation of the 2030 Agenda, and enhance social cohesion and resilience.
His Excellency reiterated Qatar's unwavering commitment to promoting social cohesion and inclusive governance as fundamental pillars of community development and sustainable peace, emphasizing the crucial role of the Peacebuilding Commission in this endeavor.