New York, September 20 (QNA) H H the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani participated in the opening session of the 77th session of the General Assembly of the United Nations, which was held this morning in New York City, in the presence of their Majesties, Excellencies, Heads of State and Government and Heads of Delegations governmental and non-governmental organizations.

His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of the State of Qatar, delivered a speech, the text of which is as follows:

In the name of God, the Compassionate, the Compassionate, Your Excellency the President of the General Assembly, Your Excellency the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Ladies and Gentlemen, I congratulate His Excellency Mr. Corushi, on his assumption of the seventh session of the Assembly, on his assumption of success. I also express our appreciation to His Excellency Mr. Abdullah Shahid, President of the seventy-sixth session, for his efforts. We appreciate the efforts made by His Excellency Mr. António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, to strengthen the role of the United Nations and achieve its goals.

Mr. President, our world has turned into a global village in which our concerns overlap and our issues intertwine. Although our world has changed at a rapid pace in terms of the spread of the effects of any environmental event, economic crisis or military confrontation at the global level, our approaches and methods have not evolved at the same pace to keep pace with these revolutionary changes. Whether the opinion is that the world is unipolar or multipolar, international politics is still managed by the logic of states with varying capabilities, interests and priorities, and not by the logic of one world and one humanity. I mean specifically managing global crises from the perspective of narrow, short-term interests, marginalizing international law, and managing differences according to balances of power, not on the basis of the United Nations Charter and respect for the sovereignty of states. I also mean the lack of sufficient mechanisms to deter and punish aggressors on state sovereignty, and the inability of the international community to impose settlements when the strong party in any conflict rejects them.

In these circumstances, the importance of wisdom and rationality in the behavior of leaders and adherence to the principles of justice and fairness in relations between states emerges.

Mr. President, we are fully aware of the complexities of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine and its international dimension, yet we call for a ceasefire and the start of seeking a peaceful solution to the conflict. This is what will end up in any case, no matter how long the war continues. Its persistence will not change this result, but will increase the number of victims, as well as multiply its disastrous effects on Europe, Russia and the global economy in general.

On the other hand, I do not think that the delegates of the countries present need to be reminded that the Palestinian issue is still unresolved, and that in light of the failure to implement the resolutions of international legitimacy and with the continuous change of facts on the ground, the settlement occupation has adopted a policy of imposing a fait accompli, which may change the rules of the conflict as well as The form of global solidarity in the future, and from here I reiterate our full solidarity with the brotherly Palestinian people in their aspiration for justice, and I also reiterate the need for the Security Council to assume its responsibility to compel Israel to end the occupation of Palestinian lands and establish a Palestinian state on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital.

In our region, too, the international community has failed to hold the war criminals in Syria accountable for what they have committed. And further in the betrayal, some are seeking to turn the page on the tragedy of the Syrian people for free, ignoring the great sacrifices made by this afflicted people without a solution to achieve their aspirations and the unity, peace and stability of Syria. The United Nations should not accept that the political path be summarized in the so-called constitutional committee under its auspices.

The Syrian case presents an important lesson regarding the consequences of the absence of a long-term vision for the active forces of the international community when it comes to addressing the suffering of peoples from unlimited tyranny, extreme poverty and civil wars before accompanying phenomena such as asylum become the problem that needs to be resolved.

We highly appreciate the role of the countries that have received Syrian refugees, but we cannot fail to mention that we must pay attention to the roots of the issues before their effects reach the doors of our country.

In Libya, we demand immediate international action to complete the political process, agree on the constitutional basis for elections, and unify state institutions. Everyone is aware that the state cannot be restored without uniting the military forces and rehabilitating the armed factions into a single national army, and rejecting and holding accountable those who reject this solution.

In Yemen, we see a glimmer of hope in the parties agreeing to a temporary truce, and we look forward to a comprehensive and permanent ceasefire in preparation for negotiations between the Yemeni parties on the basis of the outcomes of the National Dialogue, the Gulf Initiative and relevant Security Council resolutions, especially Resolution 2216.

We hope that national consensus will be achieved in Iraq, Lebanon and Sudan, through the elevation of the political elites to the level of required and known tasks necessary to make it possible to achieve the aspirations of citizens, which guarantee the unity of the people and the country and preserve its diversity at the same time. It is not only possible, but it is very realistic if there is the will and willingness to make concessions to reach settlements and to abandon the sectarian partisan quota approach rejected by the younger generations.

Mr. President, We in Qatar believe in the need to reach a just agreement on the Iranian nuclear program that takes into account the concerns of all parties, and guarantees the region is free of nuclear weapons, and the right of the Iranian people to benefit from nuclear energy for peaceful purposes. No one has an alternative to such an agreement, and reaching it will be in the interest of the security and stability of the region and will open the door to a broader dialogue at the level of regional security.

As for Afghanistan, we call on all parties to preserve and build on the gains of the Doha Peace Agreement, including that Afghanistan will not be a haven for terrorist and extremist individuals and groups, so that the Afghan people may enjoy long-awaited stability and prosperity.

We have repeatedly stressed the need to protect civilians in Afghanistan, respect human and citizen rights, including women's rights, girls' right to education, and achieve national reconciliation among the Afghan people. We have also warned of the danger of isolating Afghanistan and the counterproductive consequences of besieging it.

Distinguished Guests, Due to the lack of global coordination and rational and balanced energy policy planning over many decades, we are all facing today an unprecedented energy crisis. Nearly a billion people in the world live without a reliable primary source of energy. The war crisis in Ukraine may be new, but situations in which political crises turn into an energy crisis are not new. They were escalating silently even before the war in Ukraine.

Energy shortages have created decades of pressure to halt fossil energy investments before the sustainable and environmentally friendly alternatives that we should seek to develop are available. There is no doubt that climate change and environmental protection in general require us to diversify energy sources as soon as possible, but we must save energy in the meantime, and realistically realize that the future of energy will include a diverse mix of its sustainable sources such as solar energy, hydrogen, wind energy and hydrocarbon sources.

Thanks to Qatar's investment in LNG decades ago, we have now been able to start the expansion of the North Gas Field, which will play a pivotal role in alleviating the energy shortage crisis in important parts of the world.

There are commodities such as energy, food, and medicine that hold their exporters more responsible than commercial, starting with reliability and respect for promises. On the other hand, it is not permissible to ban the passage of such goods or prevent their export or import during the stages of political crises and imposing sieges on countries, and to the same extent they may not be used as a tool in conflicts, as they are not a weapon. Just as it is not permissible to control water resources as if they were political tools.

Mr. President, the facts of our world today may paint a bleak picture of the future of humanity, but we believe in dialogue, joint action, and an attempt to understand each other by trying to put itself in its place to see things from its perspective.

Small and medium-sized countries are the most in need of fixed rules regulating international relations. It is not correct that dependence on great powers should be a reason for failure to achieve communication between us. Each of us has a role to play, and what seems impossible today will become a reality if there is a vision, a will and good intentions.

The approach we have taken in Qatar is to focus on national development and human development internally, on a foreign policy based on balancing interests and principles, mediation in resolving disputes by peaceful means, and realizing our responsibility as a source of energy. This has enabled us to establish our reputation as a trusted partner internationally.

Qatar will welcome the world in November this year when we host the World Cup. The challenge we took up twelve years ago required real determination and determination and a lot of planning and hard work. And here we stand today on the threshold of hosting the world's teams and their fans, and we open our doors to all of them without discrimination, to enjoy football and the atmosphere of the tournament full of enthusiasm, and to witness the economic and cultural renaissance in my country.

In this tournament, which is being held for the first time in an Arab and Muslim country, and for the first time in the Middle East in general, the world will see that one of the small and medium-sized countries is able to host global events with exceptional success, and is also able to provide a comfortable space for diversity and constructive interaction between peoples.

We note the indications of the positive impact of this event in our region. Sister Arab countries considered the Haya card, which includes an entry visa to Qatar, a visa to enter those countries as well, which was welcomed by public opinion, and motivated Arab peoples to look forward to a future in which barriers between peoples would be removed.

The Qatari people will open their arms to welcome football fans of all kinds. The Almighty says: “And We made you into nations and tribes that you may know one another.” Whatever our nationalities, religions and ideas may be, our duty is to overcome obstacles, extend a hand of friendship, build bridges of understanding and celebrate our common humanity, and on behalf of my people and on my own behalf, I invite you all to come to Qatar and enjoy this unique tournament, everyone is welcome.

And peace be upon you and God's mercy and blessings.