New york: The State of Qatar has reaffirmed its support for the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Coordination Compact, highlighting its commitment to participating in initiatives aimed at enhancing regional and global security and stability.
According to Qatar News Agency, this affirmation was presented by Her Excellency Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani, Qatar's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, during a meeting organized by the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism. The event took place at the UN headquarters in New York and focused on strengthening partnerships between regional organizations and the UN Counter-Terrorism Coordination Compact to support political interventions and capacity-building efforts.
Her Excellency emphasized the significance of the meeting as a platform for enhancing dialogue and coordination among members of the UN Counter-Terrorism Coordination Compact. Such efforts aim to contribute to more integrated and effective international measures to combat terrorism.
She also pointed out the ongoing partnership between Qatar and the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism, acknowledging the continued efforts to enhance international cooperation and implement a shared vision for countering terrorism through coordinated and integrated actions.
In addition, Under-Secretary-General for Counter-Terrorism Vladimir Voronkov commended Qatar's leading role in supporting UN counter-terrorism initiatives. He especially highlighted Qatar's focus on preventing violent extremism by addressing its root causes, primarily through promoting education and supporting sustainable development.