Qatar Joins 50th G77 and China Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New York

After the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, Qatar has joined Foreign Ministers of the Group of 77 and China in New York for the 50th annual meeting of Foreign Ministers. The meeting was convened for the purpose of sharing economic and development priorities of the developing countries.

Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi, Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, has attended various Ministerial meetings at UNGA 81. Qatar’s participation is a continuation of its active involvement in multilateral diplomacy and international cooperation.

Focus on South-South Cooperation

The Group of 77 and China is one of the principal groups of developing countries in the UN system. Its work is directed primarily towards building cooperation and boosting joint economic, social and development interests between developing countries.

The ministerial level group serves as an informal forum for the corresponding ministers to coordinate their stands on matters concerning the development of the developing economies, sustainable development, financing, technology and global economic governance.

Qatar’s Multilateral Engagement

Qatar consistently takes part in the meetings and summings of the G77 and China and has highlighted solidarity, partnership and multilateral action as key components of its international engagements in the past. In the previous engagement Qatar underscored the value of cooperation between the developing countries and joint action on shared problems.

The new one is part of Qatar’s active engagement during the UNGA 81. Al Muraikhi has served the nation to numerous consultative meetings conducted in New York such as with the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, the GCC and the ASEAN.

Development and Global Economic Priorities

The G77 and China platform represents a space and an opportunity for the developing countries to raise issues regarding development financing, economic inequality, climate change, and implementation of SDGs.

In addition to that the group has pushed for deepening cooperation between nations in managing increasing debts, lessening development aid and fighting the digital divide and broader impacts of conflicts and climate crisis.

Strengthening International Partnerships

The participation of Qatar also followed the UAE’s ongoing attempts to widen its global ties. In September, the Qatari authorities discussed cooperation, regional developments and multilateral issues with various governments and international organisations.

China has also been actively involved with the country. In recent Qatar-China talks, economic, investment, trade, energy and technology cooperation and regional developments and diplomacy have been among the issues discussed.

The 50th ministerial meeting of the G77 and China is thus another platform for Qatar to discuss with developing nations common concerns, and to participate in the broader dialogue during UNGA 81.

FAQs

What is G77 & China?

The Group of 77 and China refers to the group of developing countries, which coordinate their negotiations on matters of the economy, society and development in the UN.

Where was the meeting held?

It was held in New York at the margins of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly.

What are the problems that the G77 and China tackle?

The group cares with regard to development financing, economic cooperation, sustainable development, technology and other issues with regard to developing countries.