Cabinet praises Amir’s speech at IPU meeting

The regular Cabinet meeting, presided over by HE the Prime Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani, praised the speech of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani at the opening of the 140th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Doha on Saturday.The speech included insightful visions and opinions, especially in the fields of education, youth issues, the rule of law, justice, dialogue and understanding among nations, combating terrorism and enhancing the role of parliamentary diplomacy.Following the meeting, HE the Minister of Justice and Acting Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Dr Issa Saad al-Jafali al-Nuaimi stated the following: The Cabinet expressed its pride in Qatar hosting this important parliamentary event, which affirms the world’s appreciation for its active role, its positive contributions and its internal and external achievements, and its confidence in its wise policies and good initiatives to serve the people and promote a culture of peace and the peaceful settlement of disputes.The Cabinet congratulated the Inter-Parliamentary Union on the success of its General Assembly and the accompanying meetings which included in-depth and fruitful discussions that will be reflected positively on the IPU programmes and approaches during the coming period, and will add much to its outstanding achievements for the peace and stability of the world and the freedom and well-being of its people.The Cabinet then considered the topics on its agenda as follows:The Cabinet approved a proposal to amend Decree Law No (17) of 2010 on the organisation of the National Human Rights Committee, including increasing the term of membership in the Committee from three years to five years, renewable for a period or other similar periods.The Cabinet also endorsed a draft memorandum of understanding for co-operation in the field of youth between the Ministry of Culture and Sports in Qatar and the Ministry of Home Affairs of Vietnam, and a draft memorandum of understanding for co-operation in the field of youth between the governments of Qatar and Argentina.The Cabinet reviewed the following topics and took the appropriate decisions thereon:1- Letter of HE the Governor of Qatar Central Bank on the proposal to amend some articles in the Code of Criminal Procedure, promulgated by Law No 23 of 2004.2- Letter of HE the Minister of Municipality and the Environment on a draft law amending some provisions of Law No 4 of 1985 on the organisation of buildings.3- Letter of HE the Minister of Municipality and the Environment on the following:a. Draft decision of the Minister of Municipality and the Environment on the places of swimming in public and private beaches.b. Draft decision of the Minister of Municipality and the Environment on the requirements of security and safety in swimming places.The Cabinet then listened to the presentation by HE the Director of the Government Communications Office on the strategy and achievements of the Office during 2018 and its objectives for 2019.The Cabinet stressed the importance of all government agencies co-ordinating and co-operating with the Government Communications Office, in accordance with the mechanism set by the office.