Qatar urges stronger preventive diplomacy

The State of Qatar has reaffirmed its commitment to mediation, dialogue and preventive diplomacy, saying such efforts are essential to de-escalating conflicts and maintaining international peace and security.

The position was outlined in a statement to the United Nations General Assembly in New York by Sheikha Alia Ahmed bin Saif Al Thani, Qatar’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations.

Speaking during a meeting focused on enhancing the role of mediation in the peaceful settlement of disputes, she said mediation remains one of the most effective tools for preventing conflict and building sustainable peace. She warned that growing global instability, including an increase in armed conflicts, has made strengthening diplomatic tools more urgent than ever.

She added that mediation and preventive diplomacy are central pillars of Qatar’s foreign policy, rooted in constitutional principles and aligned with United Nations resolutions.

Qatar also highlighted its involvement in several international mediation efforts. These include joint work with Egypt, the United States and Türkiye that contributed to a ceasefire agreement in Gaza signed in October last year. The statement called on all parties to fully honour their commitments, implement the agreement, and ensure continued humanitarian access through border crossings.

The country also referred to its ongoing engagement in eastern Congo through the Doha framework for a comprehensive peace agreement signed in November 2025. It further pointed to its earlier mediation role in Afghanistan, which led to the 2020 agreement between the United States and the Taliban in Doha.

In addition, Qatar expressed support for Pakistan’s mediation efforts between the United States and Iran, saying it backs all initiatives aimed at reducing tensions and strengthening regional stability.