DOHA (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 05th March, 2023) Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani said on Sunday that Qatar would provide $60 million to support the program on assistance to least developed countries.
"Qatar announces a financial contribution of $60 million, of which $10 million will be allocated to support the implementation of the activities of the Doha Programme of Action for the Least Developed Countries and $50 million will be used to support the program's expected results and build resilience in the least developed countries," Al Thani said at a press conference.
Earlier in the day, the 5th UN Conference on Least Developed Countries began in Qatar. The event will receive 46 least developed countries and provide a platform for discussion of their economic, political, social, and ecological issues.
