The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani delivered a speech at the opening session of the 77th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the UN Headquarters in New York today, September 20, 2022.
This is the first time that world leaders from 193 UN member countries are gathering in-person since the COVID-19 pandemic. The theme for this year’s UNGA is, "A watershed moment: transformative solutions to interlocking challenges," where leaders will tackle and seek solutions to some of the world's most pressing issues and challenges.
Here are some excerpts from Amir's speech:
Russian-Ukrainian war
"We call for a ceasefire and a peaceful solution to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine."
Palestinian-Israeli conflict
"I reiterate our full solidarity with the brotherly Palestinian people in their aspiration for justice. The Security Council must shoulder its responsibility to compel Israel to end its occupation and establish a Palestinian state."
Regional crisis
"We hope that national consensus will be achieved in Iraq, Lebanon, and Yemen."
"The United Nations should not accept that the political track on the Syrian issue can be summed up in the so-called constitutional committee under its auspices."
Libya's political process
"We demand the completion of the political process in Libya and agreement on the constitutional basis for elections."
Afghanistan issues
"We have repeatedly stressed the need to protect civilians in Afghanistan, women's rights, the right to education, and reconciliation between the parties, and we have warned of the danger of isolating Afghanistan and its counterproductive consequences."
Energy crisis
"We are facing an unprecedented energy crisis, and nearly a billion people in the world are without a reliable primary source of energy."
2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar
"Qatar will welcome the world in November this year when it hosts the 2022 World Cup. We are opening our doors to the teams and the fans from all over the world to enjoy football and the World Cup atmosphere full of enthusiasm and without discrimination."
