Doha, March 08 (QNA) - HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani chaired the Cabinet's regular meeting held on Wednesday at its seat at the Amiri Diwan.
Following the meeting, HE Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs issued the following statement: At the beginning of the meeting, the Cabinet hailed the speech of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani before the opening session of the 5th UN Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDC5), in Which His Highness had put the rich and developed countries before their moral responsibility to help the LDCs, and at the same time called on the least developed countries to follow rational economic development policies.
The Cabinet affirmed that His Highness' call, for international human solidarity for a new world that is more secure, just and free, embodied the pillars of the State of Qatar's foreign policy that call for dialogue, understanding, cooperation and focusing efforts on development in addition to achieving the aspirations of peoples and respecting their rights.
The Cabinet expressed pride in the State of Qatar's hosting of LDC5, the broad and high-level participation in it, and the election of HH the Amir as its president, which reflects the international community's confidence in the State of Qatar and its constructive role at the regional and international levels.
The Cabinet welcomed the opening of the 'United Nations House' in Doha, which comes in support of the continuous cooperation between the State of Qatar and the United Nations, the development of the fruitful strategic partnership between them, and the promotion of joint efforts for a peaceful world.
Afterwards, HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs extended sincere thanks to HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani for his confidence in appointing His Excellency as the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs. His Excellency also thanked HE Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al-Thani, for his valued efforts in serving the country.
His Excellency directed Their Excellencies the ministers to work to provide the highest level of performance and services in government agencies, especially in the health and education sectors; to work to promote economic growth; to facilitate the procedures for providing services to citizens and residents, and to work in a united team spirit.
After that, the Cabinet considered the topics on its agenda as follows: First - The Cabinet examined the report of the Ministry of Public Health on the latest developments related to Covid-19, and decided to amend its decision issued in its regular meeting 37 of 2022 held on 10/26/2022, by lifting all previously imposed restrictions, with the exception of obligating all citizens, residents and visitors to wear protective face masks when inside health facilities.
Second - Approving the initiation of the Government Excellence Award. This award aims to enhance the quality of government performance, raise the quality of government services, and encourage government agencies to compete in pursuing quality, development, and excellence in performance.
Third - Approving the appointment of a judge at the Qatar International Court (the Civil and Commercial Court) for a renewable five-year term, and determining his remuneration.
Fourth - The cabinet discussed the outcomes of the 42nd meeting of the Permanent Arab Post Committee, and took the appropriate decision thereon. (QNA)