Speaker of the Shura Council H E Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim addressing the Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament held in Geneva yesterday.
Geneva: Speaker of the Shura Council H E Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim affirmed the State of Qatar’s continued pioneering role in supporting and establishing the principle of dialogue and conflict resolution through mediation and peaceful means, stating that this approach is a consistent choice enshrined in the State’s constitution and is based on international laws and conventions.
The Speaker, in a speech delivered during his participation in the Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament held in Geneva under the title “A world in turmoil: Parliamentary cooperation and multilateralism for peace, justice, and prosperity for all,” expressed Qatar’s commitment to international partnership and cooperation.
This is embodied in its readiness to host the second World Summit for Social Development next November and through its keenness to strengthen social cohesion, achieve comprehensive and sustainable development, and support the most vulnerable groups, especially in light of escalating economic and climate crises.
He pointed out the increasing challenges facing the world, especially as the expansion of conflicts and security threats highlights the failure of the international system and raises doubts about the effectiveness of its institutions in enforcing compliance with international law and halting violations, particularly in conflict zones, foremost among them Gaza and the rest of the occupied Palestinian territories.
He emphasised the responsibility of parliamentarians to confront the escalating humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, which has been subjected to genocide crimes by the Israeli occupation forces for more than twenty-two months amid the international community’s inability to stop them or protect civilians.
He condemned the ongoing killings, the comprehensive blockade imposed on the Strip, and the systematic starvation policy used by Israel against civilians, stressing that the world’s silence on the cries of children and the suffering of mothers undermines the values of justice and humanity.
He, in his speech, called for restructuring international organizations that have failed to fulfill their role in achieving international peace and security and restoring the ethical and humanitarian dimension in international positions and championing justice.
He also pointed out that the responsibility of parliaments requires a clear stance on the wars and tragedies the world is witnessing, especially famine and the deliberate targeting of women and children in Gaza, saying in this regard that the death of children from hunger is a disgrace on the forehead of the international community and humanity, and let parliamentarians around the world have a word of truth in stopping the crimes and killings in Gaza.
