Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to Geneva in WEF panel discussion

Davos: The Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar,HE Dr. Hind bint Abdulrahman Al Muftah took part in a panel discussion on shaping internatio...

Davos: The Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar, HE Dr. Hind bint Abdulrahman Al Muftah took part in a panel discussion on shaping international relations through dialogue, which was held as part of the activities in the World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos.

During the session, Her Excellency noted that the multilateral system was facing unprecedented challenges, marked by intensified competition among major powers and the growing politicisation of multilateral action, in addition to eroding trust in international institutions, particularly in contexts of protracted conflicts and crises. Her Excellency said that this has contributed to a state of relative paralysis in the international system’s ability to respond swiftly and effectively to emerging and prolonged crises.

Her Excellency mentioned the launch of third edition of the Global Cooperation Barometer 2026, which measures levels of international cooperation across five main areas: trade and capital, innovation and technology, climate and natural capital, health and well-being, and peace and security. Her Excellency noted that the report underscored that addressing major global challenges cannot be achieved through unilateral efforts by states, but rather requires renewed international engagement and the establishment of flexible and well-defined frameworks for cooperation.

Her Excellency added that international conflicts were no longer merely sporadic military confrontations, but have become a central driver in reshaping the global political and economic order, with repercussions for economic systems, technological competition, cyberspace, and energy and food security. Her Excellency stressed that this reality reflects a more complex international landscape characterised by multidimensional competition and shifting alliance maps.

Her Excellency said that, despite the approach of 2030, now only four years away, collective progress toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals remains faltering. She added that this requires strengthening a multilateral approach that improves integration between humanitarian action, development, and peacebuilding, enhancing coherence and collective impact, particularly for the most vulnerable groups affected by conflicts and humanitarian emergencies.