UN hails late HH the Father Amir as champion of peace
The UN General Assembly paid tribute to His Highness the Late Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani at a special session in New York, hailing him as a leader who championed mediation over conf...
At a special session of the UN General Assembly in New York, His Highness the Late Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani was hailed as a champion of peace and a leader who preferred mediation to confrontation. The session, chaired by President of the 81st session of the General Assembly Khalilur Rahman, was attended by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Qatar's Permanent Representative to the UN, Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif al-Thani.
Regional and international groups, senior UN officials, ambassadors and diplomats joined in honoring the Father Amir's leadership, vision and contributions to development, diplomacy and peace. Rahman expressed condolences to Qatar's leadership, government and people, praising the Father Amir's 18-year reign which witnessed significant economic, social and cultural transformation driven by a commitment to education, science, knowledge and human development.
Rahman emphasized the Father Amir's role in advancing women's political participation, securing their right to vote and stand for election. Guterres stated that the Father Amir laid the foundations for Qatar's long-term prosperity and global standing, enabling the country to emerge as a global actor in diplomacy, mediation, education, energy and media.
He acknowledged Qatar's influence extended beyond economic achievements to contributions to peace and dialogue. Sheikha Alya described the Father Amir as an exceptional leader and the architect of Qatar's modern renaissance, noting his role in opening new horizons for Qatari women and emphasizing the empowerment of young people.
The Father Amir's vision extended beyond Qatar's borders, establishing mediation and peaceful dispute resolution as defining principles of Qatari foreign policy. The Gulf Co-operation Council, Arab Group and Organisation of Islamic Co-operation also paid tribute to the Father Amir, describing him as an exceptional leader and symbol of reform and wisdom whose legacy would endure for generations.
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