Qatar reaffirms support for UN’s International Law Commission

New York - Qatar has reaffirmed its commitment to the International Law Commission (ILC) and its mandate at the 81st session of the UN General Assembly's Sixth Committee. In a statement, Al Jazi Rashid Al Nuaimi, a member of Qatar's delegation, emphasized the importance of the ILC's role in codifying and progressively developing international law.

Al Nuaimi highlighted the significance of the Commission's work remaining grounded in state practices, legal traditions, and perspectives. She reiterated Qatar's stance on criteria for international instruments, which include not compromising national judicial independence, respecting state constitutions and sovereignty, drawing on existing international agreements, complementing existing instruments, and including procedural safeguards to prevent politicization or misuse.

Qatar's efforts to promote respect for international law are seen at both national and international levels. Nationally, the State has established a National Committee for International Humanitarian Law, coordinating efforts to implement rules, raise awareness, and align legislation with international obligations. Regionally, Qatar chairs the Arab Permanent Committee for International Humanitarian Law, which coordinates Arab nations' efforts in this field.

Internationally, Qatar co-chairs the initiative to renew political commitment to international humanitarian law by 2025, focusing on the law's role in peace and security. Al Nuaimi views these efforts as part of state practice, providing new perspectives for the ILC in its work.