Qatar recently
donated $250,000 to support the international work of the United
Nations Counter-Terrorism Centre (UNCCT).
Alia Ahmed bin Saif
Al-Thani, Qatar’s representative to the United Nations, formally
presented the funding at a meeting with Jehangir Khan, director of
UNCCT. Al-Thani said the international efforts to fight terrorism is
a major priority for Qatar.
“The support of the
center is in line with Qatar’s commitment in the fight against
terrorism,” Al Thani said.
Khan praised Qatar
for its anti-terrorism efforts and support of and cooperation
with the United Nations.
“The support of member
states would strengthen the United Nations capacity in its efforts to
deal with the most serious challenges to international peace and
security,” Khan said.
