Qatar Cabinet hails Amir's address at World Social Development Summit, approves key national initiatives

Doha, Qatar: Qatar s Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, held i...

Doha, Qatar: Qatar's Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, held its regular meeting on Wednesday at the Amiri Diwan, during which ministers praised HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani's address at the opening of the Second World Summit for Social Development 2025 in Doha.

In a statement following the session, Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs he Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi said the Cabinet commended HH the Amir's emphasis on Qatar's commitment to social development, human advancement, and the improvement of quality of life through education, healthcare, economic empowerment, and social protection.

The Cabinet noted that His Highness’s address had expressed the aspirations of the world's peoples for dignity, social justice, and equality, and conveyed the conscience of humanity in his references to the suffering of Palestinians under the brutal Israeli aggression, as well as his condemnation of the atrocities committed in the Sudanese city of El-Fashir. HH the Amir had called for a political resolution in Sudan that safeguards the country's unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.

The ministers also highlighted that HH the Amir's election as Chair of the World Summit for Social Development reflected Qatar's strategic partnership with the United Nations and its steadfast commitment to international solidarity and multilateral cooperation. The Cabinet described social development as a vital necessity rather than a policy option.

Welcoming Their Majesties, Highnesses and Excellencies world leaders, senior officials, and representatives of international and regional organizations attending the summit, the Cabinet hailed the Doha Political Declaration adopted at the conference. The declaration reaffirmed the three pillars of social development - poverty eradication, full and productive employment and decent work for all, and social inclusion - and was described by the ministers as a roadmap for comprehensive and sustainable development.