Qatar a 'trusted mediator, active partner in multilateral action system'

Her Excellency Dr Hend Abdulrahman al-Muftah, Qatar's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office in Geneva, highlighted Qatar's role as a trusted mediator and active partner in multilateral action. This approach, rooted in trust, peaceful solutions, and open communication, has been a cornerstone of Qatar's foreign policy.

Dr al-Muftah noted that Qatar, under the leadership of Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, has been expanding its diplomatic efforts globally, becoming a trusted mediator both regionally and internationally. She emphasized that Qatar views mediation not as a matter of media visibility or competition, but as a moral responsibility to preserve international peace and security.

The envoy explained that Qatar's guiding principle is to contribute effectively to reducing tensions and helping parties reach peaceful solutions. Regarding the development of the Qatar-UN relationship over the past two decades, Dr al-Muftah stated that it has evolved from a traditional membership to a strategic partnership encompassing various fields.

This partnership has seen Qatar's support for UN initiatives, participation in peace efforts and humanitarian work, and financial contributions totaling $500 million. A key development has been the increase in Qatar's institutional presence in Doha, including hosting UN offices and organising UN events. In Geneva, Qatar has actively engaged in multilateralism, particularly in the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC), where it led three draft resolutions in 2025 and 2026 that were adopted unanimously.

These resolutions focused on empowering women and girls in sport, protecting healthcare in armed conflicts, and promoting the human rights of women and children in conflict situations. Dr al-Muftah highlighted that Qatar's diplomacy has been able to mobilize support across different regional groups for these initiatives.