Qatar a trusted regional partner, key in Gaza diplomacy: UN Humanitarian Chief

New York: United Nations Under Secretary General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator HE Tom Fletcher stated that Qatar s humanit...

New York: United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator HE Tom Fletcher stated that Qatar's humanitarian diplomacy has played a pivotal role, starting with facilitating ceasefire talks in the Gaza Strip and negotiations for the release of hostages, and extending to pressing for the delivery of humanitarian aid.

Speaking to Qatar News Agency (QNA), he said that these diplomatic efforts are backed by sustained funding, which ensures the continuity of vital humanitarian programs and opens the door for timely and sustainable life-saving actions.

HE the Under-Secretary-General noted that amid the challenging circumstances facing the humanitarian system, Qatar has emerged as one of the most reliable partners in the region.

He added that since the opening of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in Doha in 2023, cooperation has grown stronger with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Qatar Fund for Development, Qatar Charity, Qatar Airways, and others.

He pointed out that in this year alone, the State of Qatar and its institutions have directed more than USD 410 million toward humanitarian response efforts, with this support extending to UN agencies, Red Crescent societies, and both national and international NGOs.