3 days ago
Sheikha Alya, UN officials discuss Qatar-UN cooperation
QNA
New York
Permanent Representative of Qatar to the United Nations HE Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al Thani met with Annalena Baerbock, president-elect of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, at the headquarters of the Permanent Mission of Qatar in New York.
During the meeting, the two sides reviewed joint priorities for Qatar and the United Nations within the framework of the upcoming General Assembly session. They also discussed ways to enhance cooperation in addressing pressing global challenges.
Sheikha Alya reaffirmed Qatar's continued commitment to actively supporting UN initiatives, with the aim of contributing to the success of the 80th session of the General Assembly.
For her part, Baerbock expressed appreciation for Qatar's prominent role in supporting United Nations efforts, particularly in promoting international peace and security and advancing the Sustainable Development Goals.
Sheikha Alya also met with Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs Li Junhua at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
The meeting reviewed Qatar's ongoing preparations to host the Second World Summit for Social Development, scheduled to be held from November 4 to 6.