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This decade’s LDC conference concludes with major commitments and ambitious prosperity goals

There were 5,000 attendees at LDC5, including 130 ministers and 47 heads of state or government. The Doha Programme of Action, a ten-year strategy to get the world’s 46 most…

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Women and youth problems require ‘collective’ solutions: LDC5 delegates talk empowerment

The Fifth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDC5) is held in the Qatari capital from 5-9 March. Delegates from all around the world have come to Doha…

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Impact of Ukraine war went ‘beyond’ Europe: UN official

Last year, the World Bank warned that 58% of the world’s poorest countries are either grappling with a debt crisis or at risk of facing one. The rippling effect of…

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LDC5 to adopt Doha Political Declaration by end of event: Qatari UN envoy

There are 46 least developed countries. The Fifth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDC5) in Qatar will witness the adoption of the Doha Political Declaration by the…

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Qatar-UN partnership ‘cornerstone’ of foreign policy, FM official says

The Qatari official noted that Doha’s financial contributions to the United Nations has exceeded $500 million over the past decade. Qatar’s partnership with the United Nations is the “cornerstone” of…

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Pakistan PM meets Qatar’s amir, lauds ‘continued support’ in development efforts

Sheikh Tamim “accepted with great pleasure” the invitation from the prime minister to visit Pakistan. In a meeting with Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Sunday, Pakistan’s…

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Qatar’s amir unveils $60 million to support Doha Programme of Action

The agreement aims to bring a total of 46 most vulnerable countries into the global spotlight. Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani unveiled a $60 million contribution to…

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Qatar’s amir slams politicisation of aid to earthquake-hit Syria during LDC5 opening speech

The event has brought together 4,000-5,000 participants at the Qatar National Convention Centre. Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has slammed the politicisation of aid delivery to Syria…

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Opening of United Nations House marks ‘memorable day’ in Qatar: Sheikha Alya

The Gulf state and the intergovernmental organisation had signed an agreement to establish the new building in 2018. Qatar inaugurated the United Nations House in Lusail on Saturday, bringing together…

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