Qatar submitted an emergency motion on ceasefires and peace efforts that won overwhelming backing for inclusion on the agenda of the IPU Assembly in Istanbul, marking a first for an Arab-proposed item.
Qatar’s emergency motion on protecting ceasefire agreements and advancing peace in conflict-hit regions has secured overwhelming support for inclusion on the agenda of the 152nd Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly in Istanbul, marking a first for an Arab-proposed emergency item.
The motion, submitted by Qatar through the Shura Council alongside a group of partner countries, was approved during a dedicated voting session on Friday at the global parliamentary gathering in Türkiye.
According to Qatari officials, the proposal received 1,316 votes in favour, three against and 51 abstentions, surpassing the required two-thirds majority.
The item is titled “The urgent need for coordinated parliamentary efforts to uphold ceasefire agreements and support the achievement of peace in the Middle East and other regions.”
It calls for stronger international parliamentary coordination to support ceasefires, protect civilians, promote peaceful solutions to ongoing conflicts, safeguard maritime security and keep international shipping routes open amid escalating global crises.
Speaker of the Shura Council Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim, who is leading Qatar’s delegation in Istanbul, said the result reflected the effectiveness of Qatari parliamentary diplomacy and the country’s efforts with partner states to push for more collective approaches to international crises.
He said the timing of the motion showed growing recognition among national parliaments of the need to move beyond statements towards practical action through parliamentary diplomacy to support ceasefires and create conditions for renewed political talks.
Qatar’s delegation said the success of the initiative reflected broad cross-regional backing, with support from the Arab Group, the African Group, and the Group of Latin America and the Caribbean.
The motion was jointly submitted with Australia, Türkiye, France, Brazil, Zambia, Poland, Portugal, Italy and Ireland.
Officials quoted by Qatar News Agency said the vote highlighted growing international confidence in Qatar and its expanding diplomatic influence, particularly in mediation and conflict resolution efforts.
