Qatar stresses commitment to concerted Int. efforts to empower Afghan people to build peaceful State

English , Qatar - قطر , Snippets , / Tuesday, July 8th, 2025

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New York, July 07 (QNA) – The State of Qatar reaffirmed its commitment to coordinated international efforts to empower the Afghan people in building a peaceful, stable, and developed state.
This came in Qatar’s statement at the United Nations General Assembly’s plenary meeting on the agenda item “The Situation in Afghanistan,” delivered by HE Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations, Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani.
Her Excellency emphasized Qatar’s continued efforts to support Afghanistan in overcoming significant challenges toward peace and stability, starting with the Doha peace process and hosting inclusive political dialogues, culminating in the 2020 peace agreement between the United States and the Taliban.
She highlighted Qatar’s role in facilitating dialogue between the UN, concerned countries, and the Afghan caretaker government, including hosting the UN-led Doha Process. These efforts aim to foster internal peace, good neighborly relations, international reintegration, and adherence to global obligations.
Her Excellency noted that the Doha Process has led to the formation of specialized working groups based on priority areas outlined in the independent assessment of Afghanistan. She cited the third meeting of the counter-narcotics group and the second meeting of the private sector group, held July 1 in Doha, to boost cooperation in combating drug issues and economic engagement.
Acknowledging the ongoing complex challenges, Her Excellency called for an integrated international approach involving political, humanitarian, and development actors, emphasizing support aligned with humanitarian principles, disaster response, sustainable development, and access to education.
She also outlined Qatar’s humanitarian support, in collaboration with UN entities, including food aid, basic healthcare, education access, scholarships, and economic empowerment programs for Afghan women and youth to enhance resilience and stability.