Qatari and international officials underlined that the State of Qatar has succeeded in promoting the cultural diversity to be a critical tributary for sustainable development.
Talking to Qatar News Agency on the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development that coincides with May 21, each year, they noted the State of Qatar’s interest in promoting coexistence, alliance of civilizations, right to cultural diversity and enhance innovation that contributes to development.
HE the Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the UNESCO Dr. Nasser bin Hamad Al Hanzab said the State of Qatar believes in the role of culture, not only as a tributary to dialogue among civilizations, but also as afundamental pillar of its national vision 2030, along with the sustainable development goals 2030 that was endorsed by the United Nations in 2015.
The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Culture and several cultural institutions such as Qatar Museums and the Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) have really supported creativity such as art, diverse cultural activities, crafts, music and plastic art, Dr. Al Hanzab pointed out, adding that Qatar has dedicated the general art and creativity to them rendering them ubiquitous across the country.
He indicated that Qatar has presented a model to the international community on the methods of achieving the sustainable development goals through supporting young people to engage in cultural and innovative activities until some of their arts become globalized, including the support provided by the Doha Film Institute to young people in Qatar to refine their artistic talents through local and international engagements.
This support has an essential role in bolstering the culture’s role in achieving the national development and promoting the cultural role of Qatar at the international level, he noted.
HE the Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the UNESCO emphasized that the State of Qatar strives to promote the cultural diversity in development fields through its national policies and vision and has provided the conducive environment for creativity through a wide spectrum of cultural institutions operating in various fields.
The State of Qatar is one of the countries that supports the UNESCO’s plans and programs regarding the sector of culture, he noted, adding that Qatar joined the Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions of 2005 on April 21, 2009, and is a key partner of UNESCO through its multiple initiatives and comprehensive commitments in cooperation with the international community.
He pointed out that Qatar plays a critical role in bolstering regional and international cooperation mechanisms on the alliance of civilizations and understanding among nations, as well as Qatar’s contribution to the International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD) that was established in 2010 to support and implement the Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions in the developing countries, in addition to implementing numerous programs worldwide to support the members states.
He pointed out that such contribution has led to State of Qatar being elected as member in the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee (IGC) for the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions in 2019, for the period 2019-2023, to resume the position of the chairman of the 15th session of the IGC in 2022.
In addition, Al Hanzab noted the State of Qatar’s efforts and support afforded to the UNESCO in the context of its membership in this convention as one of the international decision makers in cultural diversity which underscores the cultural dimension of Qatar’s vision and its orientation towards this diversity, he said.
He affirmed that Qatar plays a pivotal role in bolstering regional and international mechanisms through multiple initiatives such as the Sheikh Hamad Award for Translation and International understanding and others, lauding Qatar’s success in presenting a landmark edition of the world cup 2022, stressing that the world appreciated the dazzling activities and a wide range of cultural events that were provided by Qatar making such an edition excellent in terms of culture. (More)
Source: Qatar News Agency