Secretary-General of National Planning Council H E Dr. Abdulaziz bin Nasser bin Mubarak Al Khalifa addressing the event.
DOHA: Secretary-General of the National Planning Council H E Dr. Abdulaziz bin Nasser bin Mubarak Al Khalifa, presented the State of Qatar’s 2025 Voluntary National Review (VNR) at the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF), held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
Through a comprehensive presentation, he outlined the key elements of Qatar’s VNR 2025, highlighting the country’s progress in implementing the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in alignment with the Qatar National Vision 2030 and the Third National Development Strategy.
Al Khalifa addressed national priorities and examined the challenges faced in advancing sustainable development. He stated: “By integrating the Sustainable Development Goals into national strategies, Qatar has successfully laid the foundations for innovation, inclusion and future foresight, driving strategic investments in education, healthcare, workforce development and a green economy. This alignment is further enabled by Qatar’s leading role as a global convenor of sustainability dialogue, exemplified by its hosting of internationally recognized forums such as the Qatar Economic Forum, the Doha Forum and the Web Summit.”
Al Khalifa added, “Qatar’s fourth Voluntary National Review encompassed a whole-of-society approach, involving a wide spectrum of stakeholders across non-profit organizations, civil society, academia, the public and private sectors, as well as international and regional organizations. Through three national workshops, the NPC facilitated a participatory process that incorporated interactive tools, open forums and collaborative drafting sessions.”
Commenting on youth engagement in VNR preparation, he remarked, “Youth participation was a central feature, with young people actively engaged in thematic sessions and brainstorming sessions to assess the progress made towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.”
Al Khalifa concluded, “I reiterate the words of Amir
H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, who emphasised that Qatar will spare no effort in working alongside its international partners and the United Nations to consolidate peace, sustainable development, human rights, and the rule of law at all levels, and to confront global challenges in pursuit of a better future for all.
“This underscores Qatar’s firm belief that equitable, inclusive, and balanced development lies at the heart of our shared global journey—achieved through a careful balance between economic growth, social development, and environmental protection.”
The Secretary-General of the National Planning Council led Qatar’s delegation to the HLPF, held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York from 14 to 23 July. The Forum convened under the theme: “Advancing sustainable, inclusive, science- and evidence-based solutions for the 2030 Agenda and its SDGs for leaving no one behind.”
The HLPF serves as the UN’s central platform for reviewing global progress on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It brings together heads of member states, international organizations, and civil society to assess performance and accelerate action toward the realization of the SDGs.
