To mark the beginning of a new legislative term, His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani inaugurated the 48th ordinary session of the Shura Council at its headquarters today.
HH the Amir delivered a speech on this occasion, addressing the most prominent features of the State's policy, internally and externally, as well as its views toward various regional and international issues.
During the speech, HH the Amir highlighted the most important achievements of the State and its future projects, in addition to its positions on the main issues and challenges facing the region.
Several sheikhs, ministers, senior officials, members of diplomatic corps accredited to the state and dignitaries in the country attended the ceremony.
HH The Amir issued the Amiri Decree No. 27 for 2019, extending the term of the Advisory Council for 2 years starting from July 1, 2019, until June 30, 2021.
He also issued the Amiri Decision No. 47 of 2019, establishing and forming the High Committee for the Council’s elections and defining its functions.
HH The Amir: The required constitutional procedures shall include the promulgation of many important laws and legislative instruments, namely, an electoral system act that sets the conditions and procedures for nomination and
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HH the Amir said that the credit for Qatar's success in dealing with the crisis and its negative impacts goes to the country's peaceful and decisive approach.
"Since the outset of the crisis, we have expressed our readiness for dialogue to resolve differences within the framework of its charter on four bases: mutual respect, common interests, avoidance of dictating foreign policy, and non-interference in internal affairs," he stated.
"The Qatari people stood up together as one man in defence of their homeland’s sovereignty and principles because they realize that renunciation of the independent decision-making is conducive to losing the homeland itself along with its wealth and potentials," HH the Amir said.
He underlined that the implementation of the development programs in Qatar reflects in the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP), which grew in 2018 by about 15 percent and non-hydrocarbon GDP by about 9 percent.
As a result of the efforts to cut expenditure and increase efficiency, the big budget deficit in 2017 was turned into a surplus as the State budget continued to focus on priority sectors, especially education, health and investment in infrastructure, HH the Amir noted.
"We have been able to restore the State reserves to levels higher than the pre-blockade levels. The Qatari Riyal has also maintained its stability and value despite various systematic attempts to cause it to crash," he said.
HH The Amir: Significant steps have been taken, such as updating many laws that are related to litigation procedures to provide speedy and easy procedures for litigants. Reports have been sent to me on the establishment of mechanisms to expedite the enforcement of rulings. #QNA
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He further spoke about certain developments in the region that threaten the security and stability of the region, stressing the need for countries in the region as well as the international community to double their efforts to engage in dialogue as a means to resolve disputes.
"Peace in the Middle East can’t be achieved without enabling the Palestinian people to exercise their legitimate rights, foremost among them is the establishment of an independent Palestinian State on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital," HH the Amir stated.
Furthermore, HH the Amir shared Qatar's firm position on the necessity of finding a negotiated political solution among all Syrian parties under Geneva Communique (1) and the Security Council Resolution (2254) to maintain the unity, sovereignty, and stability of Syria.
He also called on all parties to combine efforts to resolve the Yemeni conflict, saying that it poses a direct threat to regional and international security and peace.
HH The Amir: We reaffirm the necessity of achieving national concordance among all components in Libya without any external interference. We renew our support for the recognized Government of National Reconciliation and reaching a comprehensive political settlement. #QNA
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"As for brotherly Sudan, we value the positive steps achieved in the political process, the latest of which is the formation of the Sudanese government, and we renew our support for it to meet the aspirations of all Sudanese people," HH the Amir said.
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