Geneva / Information Office / September 26
The State of Qatar affirmed its unwavering stance in support of the unity, stability and sovereignty of Sudan and the right of the brotherly Sudanese people to realize their just aspirations and demands for freedom, peace and justice, saying that based on this concept, Qatar's policy and efforts have always focused on supporting Sudan in achieving peace and stability. These efforts have resulted in the signing of the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur, and this has entailed the implementation of community and development programs to consolidate the peace process and support its continuation.
The State of Qatar also welcomed the interactive dialogue with the independent expert on Sudan and the recent developments in Sudan with the signing of the constitutional document that led to the formation of the sovereign council and the establishment of the civilian government, expressing hope that this would contribute to meeting the aspirations of the Sudanese people for security, prosperity and stability.
Delivering the State of Qatar's speech in the interactive dialogue with the Independent Expert on the Sudan, HE Sheikh Jassim bin Abdulaziz Al-Thani, from the International Organizations Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said that the State of Qatar emphasizes the importance of attaching special importance to the promotion and protection of human rights in Sudan in the next phase, and the need for the Human Rights Council and the Office of the High Commissioner to play an important role in this regard by providing the necessary technical assistance and building the capacity of Sudanese governmental and non-governmental institutions to play their role in the respect in addition to the need to take into account the main priorities, needs and desires of the Government of the Sudan and to pay attention to all human rights in a balanced and objective manner.
In view of the challenges facing Sudan at this delicate stage of its history, the State of Qatar renews its keenness on the promotion and protection of human rights in the country, out of its firm conviction that the Sudanese people deserve to achieve their aspirations for stability, development and decent living, said HE Sheikh Jassim bin Abdulaziz Al-Thani adding "We affirm that the State of Qatar will spare no effort in continuing to play its positive role in helping our brothers in Sudan to achieve this legitimate goal. "