New York/Information Office / 11 October 2014/The State of Qatar reiterated that the respect and realization of the rule of law, means to respect and implement international instruments unanimously approved by the international community, away from duplication and political interpretations, as long as the international law guarantees equality of rights and obligations for all, stressing that this requires clear and transparent measures to ensure accountability of officials for violations of international law and international humanitarian law and human rights, punish the perpetrators of international crimes, and not to allow political self-interest to undermine justice. The State of Qatar emphasized that the lack of respect for the rule of law led people to revolt against oppressive regimes and claim their rights guaranteed by law, which sends out a message for the commitment to the rule of law, calling on the international community to respect the will of these peoples and help them gain their legitimate rights. This came in the Statement of State of Qatar delivered by Mr. Rashid Mubarak Al-Khater, a member of Qatar's delegation to the 69th Session of the UN General Assembly, before the United Nations General Assembly Sixth Committee on Agenda item : The Rule of Law at the national and international levels. Al- Khater commended the Report of the Secretary-General to the General Assembly: Strengthening and coordinating United Nations rule of law activities. A/69/181, which made clear the close connection between the rule of law and the three pillars of the United Nations: peace and security, development and human rights. He reaffirmed Qatar's commitment to the rule of law by adopting it at the national level, as a cornerstone to achieve equality and justice for all and promote good governance and the rule of law. Within this context, the State of Qatar believes that the rule of law is a prerequisite for the promotion of international peace, security and development, and is keen to enhance its role as a partner with the international community to work and cooperate in accordance with the principles of the Charter of the United Nations and international law, and implement commitments and declarations relating to the rule of law. The State of Qatar is keen to ensure that there are clear national legal frameworks for the realization of the rule of law, consistent with international law, and according to what is stated in the high-level declaration, which stresses the importance of Member States' support to implement international obligations and commitments on strengthening the rule of law on the basis of international norms and standards, Al- Khater explained. Based on Qatar's contribution in promoting the rule of law in the Arab region, the International Centre for the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption established in Doha in 2012, and in collaboration with the United Nations and relevant regional organizations, exerts serious efforts at the regional level to promote a culture of respect for the rule of law, through organizing seminars and training workshops, he said. Al- Khater stresses also the efforts aimed at enhancing the national institutions working on the implementation of the principle of the rule of law, including the Administrative Control and Transparency Authority. Committed to respecting the rule of law, the Qatari Constitution imposes on the legislative and executive branches restrictions that would ensure respect for the rights and freedoms, and enhance the separation of powers among the executive, legislative, and judicial, he added.