GECF hails Amir’ s speech at UN General Assembly – MENAFN.COM

GECF hails Amir’ s speech at UN General Assembly – MENAFN.COM

(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Doha-headquartered Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) has applauded the speech of His Highness the Amir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, at the Opening Session of the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Qatar hosts the permanent headquarters of the forum – an intergovernmental coalition of some 18 major gas producing countries, enjoying the largest share of proven reserves, production, and trade of natural gas in the world. "As an organisation that embodies the ethos of diplomacy and multilateralism, it is inspiring to see Qatar addressing the UNGA as a leading voice on the 50th anniversary of the State's membership of the United Nations," said Yury Sentyurin, GECF secretary-general. Bolstered by the State of Qatar's recent successes in the management of Covid-19 and diplomatic wins in several areas of influence, the statement of His Highness the Amir in front of the global assembly has been widely hailed. The GECF draws inspiration from His Highness the Amir's leadership stance when he exhorted the international community in his speech by emphasising that the"climate change remains one of the most critical challenges of our time, as it brings with it disastrous impacts on all aspects of life for