Geneva: HE Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the UN Office in Geneva Dr. Hind Abdulrahman Al Muftah took part in an event titled "Diplomacy and Security: Shaping Peace in a Fragmented World," held at the Geneva Centre for Security Policy.
In her remarks, Her Excellency said that in the context of the ongoing conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States, Iranian attacks on Gulf states represent a serious and dangerous escalation.
She stressed that such actions constitute a clear and unacceptable violation of national sovereignty and international law, warning that they risk expanding the conflict beyond the region with potentially severe global consequences.
She reaffirmed Qatar's strong condemnation of attacks targeting its territory, emphasizing that such actions cannot be justified under any circumstances.
She added that Qatar has consistently sought to distance itself from regional conflicts and has remained committed to facilitating dialogue between Iran and the international community.
HE Al Muftah noted that while Qatar had from the outset condemned Israeli strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure, the subsequent Iranian response, which directly targeted Qatari territory as part of a broader pattern of attacks on civilian sites, represents a troubling escalation that undermines regional stability.
She added that such actions only contribute to further instability and increase risks for all countries in the region, reiterating Qatar's firm position that disputes must be resolved through diplomatic means.
Her Excellency also highlighted that Qatar had worked in good faith with several regional partners to prevent the outbreak of war, but these efforts were unfortunately met with repeated and unjustified attacks on its territory from the beginning. She warned that the continuation and expansion of these hostilities will only deepen the crisis and widen its consequences.
She stressed that in light of these developments, there is a need for a comprehensive reassessment of regional security arrangements, calling for Gulf states to unite in establishing a more effective and inclusive framework for collective security based on cooperation and proven defense partnerships.
Al Muftah pointed out that Qatar's experience demonstrates the ability of diplomacy to achieve tangible results even in highly polarized environments, whether through humanitarian facilitation or mediation efforts in various regions, noting that maintaining channels of communication remains both possible and necessary.
Her Excellency concluded by emphasizing that human rights and security must go hand in hand, underscoring the importance of strengthening multilateral institutions to ensure constructive engagement and preserve their credibility.
She added that the collective security framework must evolve to become more inclusive and reflective of current geopolitical realities, giving a stronger voice to all nations.
