Qatar takes part in UN conference
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Qatar participated in the Ninth United Nations Conference on Competition and Consumer Protection, held at the Palace of Nations in Geneva. The Qatari delegation was headed by Assistant Undersecretary for Consumer Affairs at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry Hassan bin Sultan Al Ghanim.
The conference, held under the auspices of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), aimed to discuss policies and practices related to competition and consumer protection at national and international levels. It also evaluated the implementation of the United Nations Guidelines for Consumer Protection and the United Nations Set of Principles on Competition.
The conference addressed several emerging issues, most notably consumer protection in the fields of artificial intelligence and the circular economy, as well as competition in global food value chains.
Discussions also covered several key topics, including a review of the implementation of international principles and rules to limit restrictive business practices, and an assessment of two decades of voluntary peer reviews of competition policies and laws among countries. Furthermore, the conference explored ways to achieve greater integration between competition and consumer protection policies, in addition to examining the impact of competition laws on food value chains.
The sessions also included presentations of reports by informal working groups on cross-border monopolistic conglomerates, product safety, and consumer protection ine-commerce.
Qatar's participation reflects a commitment to strengthening its active presence in international forums and reaffirms its dedication to supporting principles and regulations that enhance competitiveness and protect consumer rights in line with global economicdevelopments.
The conference also serves as a vital platform for member states to exchange views and expertise, contributing to the formulation of effective policies that serve the interests of nations and peoples.
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