HE the Deputy Speaker of the Shura Council Dr Hamda bint Hassan al-Sulaiti reiterated Qatar's firm position regarding the Palestinian cause, and Qatar's support of all the Palestinian people's rights, led by their right in establishing their independent state with Al Quds as its capital, and the right of return to refugees. This came during her speech during the 16th conference of the Parliamentary Union of the Organisation of Islamic Co-operation (PUIC) in Istanbul.
She referred to the assistance provided by Qatar, under the directives of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, to Palestinian institutions and their funds, the most recent of which was $25mn to support the resources of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) last November.
She said that this session gains significance in view of the substantive issues it discusses, foremost among which is the continuing occupation of the Palestinian and Arab lands in its aggressive practices aimed at completing the separation of the city of Al Quds from its Palestinian surroundings. In this context, she referred to the practices of the occupying entity to Judaise Al Quds, and its efforts to annex it and change its historical, legal and demographic reality in a desperate attempt to remove it from any future negotiations as the capital of the Palestinian state.
HE the Deputy Speaker also called on the conference to strengthen efforts to support the steadfastness and resistance of the Palestinian people by all available financial and moral means, revive the Al Quds Fund, support UNRWA, and provide possible support through it to the Palestinian people, especially in light of the challenges faced by the whole world as a result of the repercussions of the Covid-19 pandemic. She praised the efforts of PUIC in condemning the occupation and supporting the Palestinian cause and discussed developments related to Muslims worldwide, touching upon conditions in Afghanistan where 22mn people lack food security.
Highlighting the role of Qatar in Afghanistan through mediation and balanced diplomatic efforts, in addition to delivering humanitarian aid and repatriating Afghans and citizens of other countries, she also discussed the migration issue, and stressed that this issue needs to be resolved at the root by ending wars. She added that Qatar continues to support the activities and programs of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, and that Qatari charitable and humanitarian institutions are keen to strengthen and develop strategic partnerships and co-ordinate efforts with many international humanitarian organisations in order to support refugee issues, improve their living conditions and alleviate their suffering around the world.
In concluding her speech, HE al-Sulaiti called on legislative bodies to co-operate to tackle all joint issues, and stressed on the importance of encouraging people to engage actively.
She said that this session gains significance in view of the substantive issues it discusses, foremost among which is the continuing occupation of the Palestinian and Arab lands in its aggressive practices aimed at completing the separation of the city of Al Quds from its Palestinian surroundings. In this context, she referred to the practices of the occupying entity to Judaise Al Quds, and its efforts to annex it and change its historical, legal and demographic reality in a desperate attempt to remove it from any future negotiations as the capital of the Palestinian state.
HE the Deputy Speaker also called on the conference to strengthen efforts to support the steadfastness and resistance of the Palestinian people by all available financial and moral means, revive the Al Quds Fund, support UNRWA, and provide possible support through it to the Palestinian people, especially in light of the challenges faced by the whole world as a result of the repercussions of the Covid-19 pandemic. She praised the efforts of PUIC in condemning the occupation and supporting the Palestinian cause and discussed developments related to Muslims worldwide, touching upon conditions in Afghanistan where 22mn people lack food security.
Highlighting the role of Qatar in Afghanistan through mediation and balanced diplomatic efforts, in addition to delivering humanitarian aid and repatriating Afghans and citizens of other countries, she also discussed the migration issue, and stressed that this issue needs to be resolved at the root by ending wars. She added that Qatar continues to support the activities and programs of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, and that Qatari charitable and humanitarian institutions are keen to strengthen and develop strategic partnerships and co-ordinate efforts with many international humanitarian organisations in order to support refugee issues, improve their living conditions and alleviate their suffering around the world.
In concluding her speech, HE al-Sulaiti called on legislative bodies to co-operate to tackle all joint issues, and stressed on the importance of encouraging people to engage actively.