Qatar participates in 4th High-Level Meeting on Global Development Initiative
<p>New York, USA: The State of Qatar on Saturday participated in the fourth high-level meeting on the Global Development Initiative (GDI), held on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.</p> <p>HE Minister of State for International Cooperation, Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad, represented the State of Qatar at the meeting.</p> <p>In her address,…
New York, USA - Qatar joined fellow nations at the fourth high-level gathering on the Global Development Initiative (GDI) during the 81st United Nations General Assembly session in New York. Minister of State for International Cooperation, Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad, spoke on behalf of Qatar.
Her Excellency emphasized Qatar's backing for accelerating the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which must tackle issues such as financing crises, food insecurity, climate change, and the digital divide. She stressed that inclusive and sustainable development is vital for peace, stability, and prosperity.
Qatar's participation in the GDI aims to place development at the core of international action through a people-focused approach that drives innovation and turns commitments into results. The Minister highlighted the need to strengthen international cooperation to address the growing development financing gap and mobilize resources for developing nations, especially the least developed countries.
She called for fulfilling commitments on development finance, Official Development Assistance (ODA), climate action, and reforming the international financial system to better support developing countries in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
The minister noted that AI and digital technologies hold significant potential to advance sustainable development but could worsen inequalities if developing countries lack equitable access to these tools. She called for international cooperation in technology transfer, innovation, scientific research, and digital capacity-building to ensure technology serves as a development driver for all.
Qatar is working toward comprehensive national progress through its National Vision 2030 and reaffirmed its dedication to sustainable development, partnerships, and international solidarity. The country is leveraging its partnerships with UN agencies and international financial institutions to support poverty eradication, quality education, energy access, food security, healthcare, and resilience against shocks and humanitarian crises.
Qatar has led the Doha Programme of Action for the Least Developed Countries (2022-2031), supporting projects to build resilience, enhance food security, and advance other program outcomes. The country is preparing to host the High-Level Meeting on the Midterm Review of the Doha Programme of Action on March 25-27, aiming to assess progress, renew commitment to implementation and resource mobilization, share experiences, and support efforts towards sustainable graduation from the Least Developed Countries category.
The minister affirmed Qatar's commitment to strengthening international cooperation and mobilizing resources amid global interconnected challenges, contributing to a more just, inclusive, and sustainable future.
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