Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Qatar has stressed the need for global solidarity to defeat the crisis facing the world.

The country continued leading by example as it came to the support of several nations by providing them urgent medical aid to tackle the virus.

On several occasions, Qatar has emphasized the need for the international community to come together and unify efforts to combat this infectious disease.

Qatar also joined hands with Canada, Denmark, South Korea, and Sierra Leone to launch the Group of Friends of Solidarity for Global Health Security.

Once again stressing the need for collective action, Qatar affirmed that "equal access to vaccines is an ethical test and the only way to limit and end this pandemic."

His Excellency Qatar's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office in Geneva Ambassador Ali Khalfan Al Mansouri highlighted this during the public debate on the updated statement of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, at the Human Rights Council.

Qatar affirms that equal access to vaccines is the only way to limit and end COVID-19. This came in the statement of Qatar delivered by its permanent representative to the United Nations Office at Geneva, during the public debate on the High Commissioner for Human Rights. #QNA pic.twitter.com/DNTWmntrRf

— Qatar News Agency (@QNAEnglish) February 28, 2021

HE Al Mansouri expressed his gratitude to the High Commissioner for Human Rights for her statement, mentioning that he agreed on the significance of promoting public participation as a way of ensuring the development of effective policies.

In this light, HE the Ambassador drew attention to Qatar's Shura Council elections which will be held for the first time in October.

The elections seek to enhance popular participation in the legislative process. It does so by moving the Shura Council from an appointed council to an elected one in line with the permanent constitution of the State.

The Ambassador also called attention to joint efforts and the responsibilities of the international community to ensure the stability, security and development of the peoples of Libya, Syria and Yemen.

The full statement by MOFA is available here.

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