Khalid Tawalbeh
Doha
DeputyPrime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani and United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres inaugurated the UN House in Lusail on Saturday as a high-level UN diplomatic center in the region.
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs pointed out that the opening of the United Nations House in Doha is an expression of the depth of the strategic partnership of consultation, cooperation and coordination between the United Nations and the State of Qatar.
He said the opening of the United Nations House in Qatar signals a momentous occasion for both the country and the agency as the two move towards increased cooperation.
He stressed that this major event is the culmination of half a century of partnership and dynamic relations between Qatar and the United Nations, interspersed with many stations and joint work to build peace, development and face global challenges.
Speaking during the opening ceremony, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stressed that Doha has become an important center for diplomacy that facilitates some of the most complex conflicts in the world, as Qatar has provided crucial support to dialogue through diplomacy and generous humanitarian assistance.
He added that Qatar is also a generous supporter of vital development and humanitarian efforts, and that the opening of the United Nations House in Doha is an expression of the great interconnection and coordination between Qatar and international organizations. page 2