The State of Qatar has stressed the importance of distancing education from political differences and ensuring that students continue their studies away from any considerations that may affect their continuing studies and ensure their rights based on international conventions, especially human rights.
This came in a statement delivered by Mohammed Ali Al Marri, member of the delegation of the State of Qatar participating in the 72nd Session of the United Nations General Assembly before the Second Committee on item 19 on sustainable development.
He stressed the need to adhere to the 2030 Sustainable Development Plan as an integrated vision, calling on the international community to seize this opportunity to further implement the objectives of this ambitious plan and address obstacles to development, taking into account the priorities, needs and specificities of developing and least developed countries in particular.
He pointed out that Qatar pays special and exceptional attention to improving the level of education, providing everyone with access to a distinguished education and gaining experience, based on the belief in the importance of investing in human resources.
Al Marri noted that Qatar has been able to provide quality education services to millions of children and young people in the world, particularly in conflict and natural disaster areas, through the programmes and projects of various Qatari educational institutions, Education Above All “aimed at protecting and promoting the right to education in conflict-affected areas, the “Educate A Child (EAC)” initiative and the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE).
He stressed that sustainable development can not be achieved without the establishment of peaceful, non-marginalised societies, as affirmed by the sixteenth goal of sustainable development. Accordingly, Qatar has played a leading role in establishing the Global Alliance to report progress in promoting societies that enjoy peace and justice for all, Al Marri added.
Al Marri said that “Qatar National Vision 2030 has identified key economic, social, human and environmental goals, and has placed development at the centre of its priorities with integrating Sustainable Development Plan 2030 into National Development Strategy 2017-2022.”
Al Marri said Qatar has been ranked first in the Arab world, and 33rd globally in the field of human development.
Strengthening the efforts and moving forward with the goals and objectives of 2030 Sustainable Development Plan imposes a responsibility on countries to promote education and ensure universal and equal access to education Al Marri stressed. He also affirmed the importance of promoting new and renewable sources of energy, providing sustainable energy for all and addressing the issue of climate change, one of the greatest challenges facing our world today.
Concluding, Al Marri said the goals of sustainable development will achieve its targets only by continuing joint efforts and Qatar reaffirms its commitment to work in partnership with the international community to address the challenges, he noted.
