Minister of Finance H E Ali Shareef Al Emadi underlined that convening the “Enriching the Middle East’s Economic Future Conference” on a regular basis since its first session in 2006 reflects the conviction and insight of the State of Qatar for the importance and necessity of establishing a peaceful and constructive dialogue.
Addressing the opening of the 12th Enriching the Middle East’s Economic Future Conference, the Minister of Finance said that the conference is being held amidst economic, political, security and other challenges facing the world, and many threats to the world’s order and security.
The Minister of Finance stressed that the successive developments in the Middle East require dealing with them in a manner that respects the principles of international legitimacy in its true sense and not only monitors all violations of international humanitarian law.
“World countries, the United Nations and other international and regional organizations must assume their responsibilities and always adhere to the rule of law and the resolutions of international legitimacy,” he said.
“We must recognize the fact that the stability and economic growth of the countries of the Middle East and all other countries is linked to achieving political stability,” HE the Minister said, adding that security challenges in the region continue to be a major obstacle to political and economic reforms and sustainable development
The Minister of Finance said in his speech to the Conference on Enriching Mideast Economic Future that the world is still looking for factors to stimulate economic growth as an important input to achieving social justice and sustainable development.
He stressed that achieving political, economic and social stability, especially in developing and least developed countries, requires the international community to develop renewable and effective formulas for fruitful cooperation among countries.
He stated in this regard, the State of Qatar, thanks to wise leadership, has focused its efforts on providing development assistance and meeting its international obligations in many regions of the world.
HE AL Emadi stressed that Government seeks to achieve prosperity, well-being and sustainable development of the people of Qatar through achieving the National Vision 2030 and its associated national strategic plans.
The Minister of Finance considered the phenomenon of terrorism and extremism to be one of the most important challenges facing the world and the Middle East in particular, pointing out that there are many patterns of terrorism, including state terrorism, occupation and organized crime.
His Excellency noted that the State of Qatar has, more than once, affirmed its condemnation and rejection of this abhorrent phenomenon, which contradicts the teachings, values and principles of all the heavenly religions which prohibit killing and call for peace and human dignity.