Doha, Qatar: The Second World Summit for Social Development (WSSD) will open tomorrow in Doha to discuss a range of crucial issues and to promote social development for all.

Flags of the United Nations and the State of Qatar were raised in Doha yesterday ahead of the summit, which will be held from November 4 to 6, 2025, at Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC).

Addressing the flag-raising ceremony, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs H E Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi said Qatar is proud to host this important conference, which is being held 30 years after the first World Summit in Copenhagen, especially given the pivotal opportunity it presents to continue the global dialogue on a range of important issues and promote social development for all.

He said Qatar recognises the importance of multilateral action and of concerted efforts and international cooperation to achieve tangible progress in the field of social development in a sustainable and inclusive manner.

“We are confident that the summit will provide a pivotal opportunity to reaffirm the political will and to capitalise on the abundant opportunities to accelerate and stimulate transformative actions to achieve social development and social justice for all and accelerate progress for the 2030 Agenda,” said Al Hammadi.

He said Qatar has a distinguished and proven track record in international partnership and cooperation and takes particular pride in its outstanding strategic partnership with the United Nations system, culminating in the opening of the United Nations House in Doha.

“This is a prime example of the trust that Qatar places in the United Nations and its various agencies and offices and its unwavering commitment to supporting them,” said Al Hammadi.

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He added:“We look forward to a fruitful and successful summit and to achieving tangible results that contribute to realising our shared vision of a better world and advancing social policies that leave no one behind.”

Over the three days of the summit, he said,“We have an exceptional opportunity to reaffirm our collective commitment and exert every effort to this end.”

He said Qatar will continue its contributions and initiatives in joint international action in various fields.

“We affirm that Doha will remain a hub and a meeting place for multilateral action and a trusted platform for dialogue and cooperation,” said Al Hammadi.

The UN Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs H E Li Junhua said over the coming days, the focus will be on what is important for the global social agenda and cooperation.“We will learn about innovative and adaptive solutions to the social development challenges that can be replicated in different contexts across countries. We will hear about new commitments and partnership opportunities to collaborate across sectors, organisations, and regions.”

He said civil society, NGOs, private sector, employers, trade unions, academia and research institutes from across the globe are gathered here as a driving force for social development to build an inclusive, equitable, and sustainable world.“Their meaningful engagement ensures that this summit truly places people at the centre of development,” said Junhua.

The event also featured a parachute display organised by Education Above All Foundation, in collaboration with the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) and the Qatar Air Sports Committee of the Joint Special Forces, with parachutists soaring over Doha bearing banners of the Sustainable Development Goals.

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