Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani delivers a fiery address at the United Nations General Assembly, calling for diplomacy to resolve the Gulf crisis and urging the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to help prevent further escalation. He also sharply criticizes Israel’s actions in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria, calling on the international community to take action against what he describes as aggression. The speech comes amid heightened regional tensions, with growing concerns over the wider impact of the conflict on Gulf security, diplomacy and global energy routes.
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00:04The Assembly will hear an address by His Highness Sheikh Tamin Bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of
00:15Qatar.
00:16I request protocol to escort His Highness and invite him to address the Assembly.
00:39In the name of God, the most gracious, the most merciful, Your Excellency, President of the General Assembly, Your Excellency,
00:46Secretary General, ladies and gentlemen, may the peace, mercy, and blessings of God be upon you.
00:51I extend my congratulations to His Excellency, Mr. Khalil Rahman, on his assumption of the presidency of this session and
00:58wish him every success.
00:59I also thank Her Excellency, Ms. Annalena Baabock, for her efforts in presiding over the work of the previous session.
01:06I would also like to commend the efforts and endeavours of His Excellency, Mr. Antonio Guterres, the Secretary General, throughout
01:14his term of office.
01:16I would also like to express our appreciation to the staff of the United Nations system for their efforts amid
01:23difficult and complex circumstances.
01:24I stand before you today, at a time when our region is going through one of its most dangerous phases.
01:33You are all aware of the dimensions of the crisis in the Gulf and its repercussions on the entire world.
01:39The crisis we are currently facing should come as no surprise to anyone.
01:46It is the cumulative result of years of postponing crisis management through temporary solutions and unrealistic policies.
01:54Our perspective has always been that the way to resolve disputes is through dialogue and negotiations to reach just, fair
02:05solutions grounded in international law,
02:08grounded in respect for the sovereignty of states and the rights of peoples.
02:12This remains our position in the aftermath of the wars we have been witnessing.
02:18The State of Qatar, through its role as a trusted mediator and peace facilitator, has consistently warned that time does
02:28not resolve lingering conflicts in the absence of a just settlement.
02:32Rather, it doubles their costs.
02:35Ladies and gentlemen, at the heart of the dangerous situation we are witnessing lies the absence of a regional system
02:42of collective security,
02:43one that respects the sovereignty, security and territorial integrity of states,
02:49one that promotes the peaceful settlement of disputes and the non-interference in the internal affairs of states.
02:56We have previously called from this very podium for the establishment of such a system, and we reiterate that call
03:04after recent events have demonstrated the urgent need for it.
03:10In the absence of such a system, it has become possible for a war to erupt.
03:15Owing to considerations unrelated to the interests of the countries of the region,
03:20it has become possible for one party to drag its neighbors into a war that is not theirs,
03:25targeting their vital assets and installations despite their strenuous efforts to avert escalation.
03:34It has become possible for an international waterway through which nearly a quarter of the world's energy trade passes to
03:43be closed.
03:45It has also become possible for the lifelines of the global economy to be turned into tools of pressure and
03:51bargaining,
03:52with people on every continent bearing the cost, despite being far removed from the causes of the conflict.
03:58This is a crisis that drives up the prices of food and medicine and affects the livelihoods of peoples who
04:05have nothing to do with any of this.
04:07Despite all those developments, which could have been avoided, we remain deeply convinced, and our conviction is based on realistic
04:16considerations,
04:17convinced that the crisis in the Gulf can be resolved through diplomatic means by reopening the Strait of Hormuz to
04:24maritime navigation
04:25and returning to negotiations in order to avert war, paving the way toward a lasting solution that ensures security and
04:33stability for the entire region, including Iran.
04:36While opening prospects for cooperation across various fields and ensuring non-interference in the internal affairs of states.
04:44The opportunity for a peaceful diplomatic solution, which we believe is both possible and realistic, must not be missed.
04:53Your Excellencies, while we are doing everything within our power to address the situation through diplomatic efforts,
05:00we have strengthened our steadfastness to defend our sovereignty, our territory, and our people, and the foundations of normalcy.
05:08We have devised resilient, flexible economic plans and remained committed to our development projects, despite the severe adverse impact of
05:17the war and the heavy price it has exacted.
05:20At every juncture and in every crisis, we have chosen to combine resilience with flexibility and to place the interests
05:30of our nation, our people, and those residing on our soil above all else.
05:35Our values are not mere slogans we proclaim, but a reality we live by.
05:40They are values that we put into practice.
05:43At their core is the conviction that the dignity of the nation cannot be compromised, and that wisdom and firmness
05:49are two sides of the same coin.
05:52This approach is firmly anchored in our nation.
05:57This approach has been championed by the leaders of Qatar, from the founder, Sheikh Jasim bin Mohammed bin Thani, to
06:04His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, our Emir from 1995 to 2013.
06:09May Allah have mercy on his soul.
06:12He passed away this year and was mourned with profound affection and gratitude by his people and all peace-loving
06:17nations and people across the region and around the world.
06:20On this occasion, I would like to thank the United Nations General Assembly for convening a special session in honor
06:27of his memory and in recognition of his legacy.
06:30The experiences and challenges we have confronted have demonstrated that resilience is the outcome of prior planning, preparedness, and investment
06:41in people and national capabilities.
06:43Accordingly, over the years, we have worked on assessing risks, securing supply chains, strengthening the capabilities of our national institutions,
06:54developing strategic reserves, and forging trusted international partnerships.
07:01Recognizing the nexus of peace, security, development, human rights, and the rule of law, the state of Qatar maintains its
07:08investment in development, education, health, security, and economic diversification in conformity with the Qatar National Vision 2030.
07:20Your Excellencies, there can be no talk of a just international order as long as Palestine remains a blind spot
07:30within it.
07:31What has transpired in Gaza is genocide in every sense of the word and a stain of shame on the
07:38conscience of humanity as a whole.
07:40For example, future generations will be astonished by the enormous gap between the scale of the catastrophe and the level
07:48of the international response to stop it.
07:50Yet the catastrophe persists.
07:53And Israeli leaders have now begun to openly proclaim that the most appropriate solution is to displace the population, which
08:01they call migration.
08:04When the extent of global public revulsion at the practices of the Israeli occupation becomes evident, instead of looking in
08:13the mirror, they resort to hurling accusations indiscriminately in all directions,
08:19at times invoking accusations of anti-Semitism and at others resorting to conspiracy theories and accusing other powers and states
08:27of being responsible for creating their negative image.
08:30It's as though there were no means of communication, as though Israeli soldiers had not boasted through both sound and
08:37visuals of their crimes,
08:38and as though images of the crimes against humanity committed in Gaza had not been circulated by an entire generation
08:46of young people across the world, East and West.
08:49From the very first day, the state of Qatar has done its utmost as a mediator to stem the bloodshed,
08:57to alleviate the suffering of civilians and to release the prisoners and detainees until a ceasefire was achieved.
09:05Today, we continue our efforts to consolidate it and to move towards lasting peace.
09:13As Palestinian factions agreed to arrangements for the collection of weapons as stipulated in the agreement,
09:20Israel, for its part, must fully honor its commitments in their entirety.
09:27A definitive cessation of operations, withdrawal from the strip, lifting of the blockade, and the unconditional delivery of humanitarian assistance.
09:36We fear that those who regard displacement as the solution will obstruct anything that could ease the lives of the
09:46population,
09:46because this would strengthen their resilience on their land.
09:52The international community bears a direct responsibility to press for implementation,
09:59and to ensure that the agreement's implementation does not remain contingent upon the calculations of a party
10:07accustomed to reneging on its commitments whenever circumstances allow it to act with impunity on the ground.
10:13The continued persecution, apartheid, and settler terrorism in the occupied West Bank,
10:18and the desecration of Islamic and Christian holy sites, foremost among them the Blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque,
10:24denying the Palestinian people their rights, most notably their inalienable right to establish their independent state with East Jerusalem as
10:32its capital.
10:33All this remains an open wound.
10:36Israeli aggression, marked by arrogance and hubris, has expanded to encompass neighboring countries affecting the security of the region as
10:45a whole.
10:45Israel continues its blatant attacks against Syria and is occupying more Syrian territories and adding them to the Golan Heights,
10:57which it has occupied since 1967, without even bothering to provide any justification other than its own assessment of the
11:05nature of the political system that emerged there in Syria after the removal of the previous regime.
11:12As though it maintains tutelage over the countries of the region, it publicly declares that it is not bound by
11:19its understandings with Lebanon.
11:21It insists on continuing its occupation of Lebanese territories and seeks to assume a policing role there.
11:28Its destruction of entire villages in southern Lebanon in broad daylight is reminiscent of its history in Palestine.
11:34Dealing with Israel, putting an end to the harm it causes and restraining its unlawful conduct constitute the true tests
11:44of the international community's seriousness in upholding values and the rule of law.
11:51The law must apply equally to all.
11:55When it binds the vulnerable but spares the powerful, it loses its meaning.
12:02Ladies and gentlemen, your excellencies.
12:05In our Arab region, we reaffirm that comprehensive development and the establishment of state institutions are two fundamental pillars for
12:14realizing the aspirations of peoples and achieving security and stability in the region.
12:18The vestiges of civil conflicts in some countries and the presence of armed forces operating outside the control of the
12:26state must be eliminated.
12:27The state's monopoly over legitimate arms is among the most important foundations of the state, and it is what guarantees
12:35the ability to legislate and enforce the rule of law.
12:38Concerning brotherly Syria, we stand with its people during the phase of recovery and reconstruction.
12:43We support its state institutions, sovereignty, independence, and national and territorial integrity to fulfill the aspirations of the Syrian people
12:53to stability, development, and dignity based on equal citizenship.
12:58In brotherly Sudan, we call for an inclusive dialogue that leads to sustainable peace and that maintains the unity and
13:07sovereignty of the state.
13:08In brotherly Libya, we support the political process, reconciliation efforts, and the unification of state institutions.
13:14In brotherly Somalia, we reiterate our firm support for its sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity.
13:21In brotherly Lebanon, we support its state institutions and its sovereignty over its entire territory.
13:28We condemn the Israeli attacks against Lebanon, and we stress the need to uphold the ceasefire and to uphold Security
13:37Council Resolution 1701.
13:39In brotherly Yemen, we support the United Nations efforts aimed at reaching a comprehensive political settlement based on the outcomes
13:48of the national dialogue facilitated by the United Nations in a manner that preserves Yemen's unity and sovereignty and achieves
13:56security and stability.
13:58Your excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, the state of Qatar goes beyond serving as a mediator and facilitating dialogue among parties
14:07in conflict in pursuit of peaceful solutions.
14:10We also make efforts to address the humanitarian suffering of people caused by wars and natural disasters, while supporting human
14:20development in numerous countries across our region and beyond.
14:23This combination of safeguarding our vital interests, pursuing our proven, valued, and internationally recognized role in mediation and humanitarian action,
14:36and upholding principled positions consistent with international law and international legitimacy constitutes the foundation of our foreign policy with these
14:47four elements as its essential components.
14:51Qatar will remain an open realm for dialogue and cultural interaction among peoples and for the exchange of views and
14:59experiences.
15:00We continue to contribute to international initiatives that bring peoples together and support development.
15:05In this spirit, Doha is preparing to host the fourth Global Disability Summit in 2028, reaffirming our commitment to empowering
15:16persons with disabilities and building inclusive societies.
15:20Qatar will also host the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup in recognition of the role of sports in building bridges
15:31of communication and bringing peoples closer together.
15:33The expansion of the United Nations House in Doha marks a continuation of our longstanding partnership with the international organization.
15:42It enhances its capacity to fulfill its mission of serving peace, development, and human rights.
15:51Peaceful coexistence and dialogue are not merely one option among many.
15:56They are the only path that leaves neither a victor nor a vanquished.
16:02For this reason, we renew our commitment to the Charter of the United Nations and its purposes.
16:08We affirm that the State of Qatar will always strive for peace and facilitate its achievement.
16:16May the peace, mercy, and blessings of God be upon you.
16:23On behalf of the Assembly, I wish to thank the Amir of the State of Qatar.