QNA
New York
Qatar has affirmed its interest in the veto initiative, out of its recognition of its importance in embodying the significant role of the United Nations General Assembly under the organisation’s Charter, which grants it jurisdiction in matters related to the preservation of international peace and security.
Qatar said that it is imperative for the General Assembly to continue playing this role and to persist in discussing issues where the veto is used in the most comprehensive representative body of the United Nations, especially as these issues encompass various economic, social, humanitarian, and rights aspects.
This came in a statement delivered by Deputy Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations Jassim Al Maawda before the UN General Assembly on Agenda Item 60 entitled “Use of the veto”, in accordance with Resolution 76/262 of which Qatar was among the core group of states proposing it, at the UN headquarters in New York.
He said since the adoption of the resolution, the role of the UNGA concerning the preservation of international peace and security has expanded significantly.
