Talks at GU-Q analyze role of humanitarian law during conflict

NT Bureau
Doha

The obligation of all countries to maintain international stability, the role of humanitarian law in times of crisis, and Qatar’s mediation role were the themes of talks hosted by Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) recently.

“The main priority of Qatari foreign policy is to maintain international security and stability, and to be a mediator whenever needed to restore and maintain international security,” said Dr. Turki bin Abdullah Al Mahmoud, Director of the Human Rights Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA).

During his talk on “Qatar’s Key Contribution: Upholding International Humanitarian and Human Rights Law in Times of Crisis,” he highlighted Qatar’s responsiveness within an international legal framework designed to maintain stability, peace, and security, and ensure accountability.

Dr. Turki discussed the critical factors for successful mediation in his talk, which was moderated by Dr. Mehran Kamrava, Professor of Government at GU-Q. He emphasized the importance of the negotiations and expressed hope that Qatar’s mediation as a trusted state could help to restore peace and security in the region.

He also emphasized the importance of direct communication and highly experienced negotiators. “The more skill, the more knowledge, the more information, and the more background about the conflict itself the mediator has, the longer-term solution we can reach,” he concluded.