‘Qatar is the only country that supports three pillars of UNOCT work’

‘Qatar is the only country that supports three pillars of UNOCT work’

QNA

The UN Under-Secretary-General for Counter-Terrorism and Head of the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT), Vladimir Voronkov, has praised Qatar's efforts to support the work of the UNOCT in countering terrorism; considering Qatar the only country that supports all three pillars of the UNOCT mandate, which are politics, co-ordination, and the capacity-building activities and technical assistance of member states.

In an exclusive statement to QNA in New York, he pointed out that co-operation with Qatar is strategic and innovative, where the threat of terrorism is discussed on a global scale during strategic dialogues. Then the first step is taken by selecting programmatic activities financially and politically supported by Qatar, and implementing these programmes by the Office and various member states.

He elaborated that the two offices established in Doha came within the implementation mechanisms, explaining that one of these offices is concerned with behavioural insights while the second is concerned with parliamentary engagement, which means that the most difficult part of the counter-terrorism agenda, rehabilitation and reintegration are based on scientific results which are implemented through programmatic activities in various countries.

Qatar continues to assume its responsibility as an active partner of the international community, with an active role in maintaining