The State of Qatar…. Distinguished Diplomatic Successes, Steadfast Commitments to International Treaties -2-

The State of Qatar launched the Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani's Anti-Corruption Excellence award in 2016. This award is given annually to individuals and institutions from around the world in celebration of International Anti-Corruption Day. Its aim is to highlight exemplary and noteworthy practices globally, recognize and promote anti-corruption models from across the globe, and honor those who fight corruption worldwide. The award seeks to encourage governments, academic institutions, media, and civil society to adopt, understand, and cooperate in implementing the principles of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption. Qatar actively engages in and excels in international social activities. In this context, several international initiatives have been launched, including Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nassers initiative to Protect Education in Insecurity and Conflict (PEIC), which focuses on protecting and supporting the right to education in crisis, conflict, and war zones; the Reach Out To Asia (ROTA) initiative, a charitable organization under the Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, which aims to support communities in overcoming obstacles and creating links for universal education; the Silatech initiative, a social initiative that expands employment and business opportunities for youth across the Arab world and supports youth-managed projects; and the Educate a Child initiative, a global effort aimed at reducing the number of children who have lost their right to education due to conflicts, wars, natural disasters, and addressing specific challenges faced by groups such as girls, people with disabilities, and minorities. This initiative has implemented numerous projects in Palestine, Iraq, and other countries. Qatar is also a founding member of the New York-based Group of Friends of the Family. In its commitment to strengthening its strategic partnership with the United Nations and supporting its efforts to maintain international peace and security, Qatar joined the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons in 1989, reaffirming its commitment to working with the international community toward the complete elimination of nuclear weapons and achieving regional and international peace and security. Qatar emphasizes the importance of strict adherence to and full implementation of all commitments and legal obligations arising from international disarmament and non-proliferation agreements. Qatar has consistently stressed the need for the responsible development of peaceful nuclear programs, in cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), and has repeatedly called for the Middle East to be a zone free of nuclear weapons and weapons of mass destruction to achieve the desired regional and international stability. In addition to its commitments to international treaties, Qatar has contributed to shaping strategic visions on international issues, including the Middle East conflict. It believes that peace is the only solution to the Arab-Israeli confli ct based on the two-state solution. Qatar has also supported peace initiatives in various parts of the world and has made significant efforts and mediations to resolve a range of international disputes and crises, becoming known as a peace-making nation. Given the importance of humanitarian concerns in its policy and reflecting the values and principles of the Qatari people, Qatar has been and continues to be at the forefront of providing humanitarian and developmental assistance through the United Nations and in all regions of the world, especially to developing countries facing crises and natural disasters. This is done through the Qatar Fund for Development and the International Development Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In light of its significant humanitarian contributions, Qatar holds a seat on the Board of the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF). Expressing the global confidence in Qatar, the United Nations House in Doha was inaugurated, housing 12 international org anizations and agencies addressing key international issues such as counter-terrorism, sustainable development, child protection, and education. Doha also hosted numerous international conferences and forums on trade, development, new democracies, and development financing, including the World Trade Organization Ministerial Conference in 2001, the G77 and China Summit in 2005, the Sixth International Conference of New or Restored Democracies in 2006, the Fourth United Nations Alliance of Civilizations Forum in 2011, and the 13th United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Conference in 2012. Remaining steadfast in its commitment to international treaties, Qatar continues to stand alongside various UN agencies to achieve their goals, build partnerships, and create global initiatives that benefit the international community, working towards a stable world characterized by peace, prosperity, and cooperation. Source: Qatar News Agency