The leadership of
His Highness the Amir
Since the beginning of the blockade, His Highness the Amir has led
the country’s efforts to communicate Qatar’s position to the world.
These efforts culminated in HH the Amir’s speech at the
United National General Assembly in New York, on 20
September 2017.
During his speech, HH the Amir talked about the unjust
and illegal nature of the blockade, the negative impact of
the blockade for human rights in the region, and how the
blockade has made Qatar stronger as a country.
He said: “Allow me, on this occasion and from this
podium, to express my pride in my Qatari people, along
with the multinational and multicultural residents
in Qatar.
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“The people have withstood the conditions of siege, and
rejected the dictations with resolve and pride, and insisted
on the independence of Qatar’s sovereign decision, and
strengthened its unity and solidarity, and maintained their
refined manners and their progress despite the fierceness
of the campaign against them and their country.”
While in New York, HH the Amir participated in
interviews with top-tier media. His speech received
widespread, international coverage.