Qatar reaffirms support for global peace, stability efforts anchored in UNESCO charter

Paris: The State of Qatar reaffirmed its unwavering support for all international efforts, within the framework of multilateral cooperation, aimed at...

Paris: The State of Qatar reaffirmed its unwavering support for all international efforts, within the framework of multilateral cooperation, aimed at promoting global peace and stability.

This commitment is rooted in the founding charter of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the principles of international law, and Qatar’s firm belief in the power of education and intercultural dialogue to achieve sustainable development and foster mutual understanding among nations.

This came in the official address delivered by the Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to UNESCO HE Dr. Nasser bin Hamad Al Hanzab, during the plenary session of the organization’s 222nd Executive Board meeting, currently underway in Paris and continuing until October 16.

On September 9, Al Hanzab stated, the State of Qatar was subjected to an attack by Israel, which Qatar condemned in the strongest terms, alongside global condemnation. The attack targeted a residential area housing schools, kindergartens, and diplomatic missions.

He emphasized that this act constitutes a clear violation of international law and Qatar’s sovereignty, underscoring the urgent need to intensify global efforts to protect education and ensure that educational institutions are not targeted during conflicts, in order to safeguard regional stability and security.