New York: The State of Qatar participated today in the 2025 Peacebuilding Commission Ministerial-level Meeting, aimed at promoting social cohesion and inclusive governance to foster resilient societies and sustainable peace, 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 Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi.
In Qatar's statement to the meeting, HE Al Khulaifi said that the State of Qatar is making strenuous efforts to promote social cohesion and inclusive governance through national development strategies, social initiatives, and international efforts.
The main framework for these efforts is the Qatar National Vision 2030, which is implemented through national development strategies.
HE the Minister noted that Qatar's domestic initiatives aim to improve quality of life, strengthen the social fabric, and empower a diverse society.
He said that the social development pillar of Qatar's National Vision is based on building a safe and just society based on high ethical values.
He noted that the Third National Strategy (2024-2030) sets 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.
He added that, at the level of international efforts, the State of Qatar believes that strengthening social cohesion, represented by building trust and inclusiveness, must be considered a necessity, not just a goal. This enhances the ability to withstand shocks and reduces the opportunities exploited by extremist groups to dismantle societies.
His Excellency stated that the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) and other Qatari organizations continue to make significant efforts by funding initiatives that enhance trust and cohesion among communities. He explained that these initiatives work to address the roots of conflict and achieve a comprehensive and just peace, which is essential for sustainable political solutions to conflicts and ensures regional and international stability.
HE the Minister stressed the importance of finding a just, comprehensive, and lasting solution to the Palestinian issue, based on international law and relevant United Nations resolutions, and on the basis of the two-state solution, as stipulated in the New York Declaration issued by the High-Level International Conference on the Peaceful Settlement of the Palestinian Question and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution.
HE the Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the State of Qatar's pride in hosting the 2025 World Social Summit, titled "The Second World Summit for Social Development," scheduled to be held in Doha next November.
This summit is one of the most important events of the year, he added, expressing confidence that this conference will provide a unique opportunity to mobilize global solidarity, support, and partnerships to address pressing and complex challenges, accelerate the implementation of the 2030 Agenda, enhance social cohesion and the resilience of societies, and support international efforts to achieve sustainable peace.
His Excellency expressed the State of Qatar's unwavering commitment to promoting social cohesion and inclusive governance as two fundamental pillars of community development and the promotion of sustainable peace in the world, emphasizing the crucial role of the Peacebuilding Commission in this regard.
