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Given Qatar’s commitment to fostering
international cooperation, how do you envision
the role of diplomatic channels in resolving
intellectual property disputes under the Madrid
Protocol? What strategies can Qatar pursue
to enhance these efforts while promoting
sustainable economic development?
I definitely perceive diplomatic channels as
essential conduits to fostering international
cooperation in resolving intellectual property
disputes under the Madrid Protocol. Our
approach focuses on collaboration and dialogue,
leveraging our relationships with both regional
and global partners to create a unified stance on
intellectual property rights.

For instance, we have been engaged in multilateral
forums such as hosting WIPO’s regional
meetings and provides a platform for dialogue
on intellectual property issues to allow members or else. My work as director has been devoted
to share best practices and to harmonize their to a vision of Qatar as an anchor and beacon
approach to the Madrid Protocol. of discovery for the Arab world and a global
destination for knowledge seekers. I envision a
We have also been involved in various capacity society governed by the pursuit of knowledge
building initiatives aimed at enhancing the at the core of its raison d’etre, as echoed in our
understanding of intellectual property rights National Vision 2030. We want the greatest
amongst its regional partners, as evoked before. scientific and medical advancements towards
These workshops and training sessions that the cure of diseases to be made in Qatar. We
focus on the MP benefit an array of experts from want to see brilliant women and brilliant men
different walks of life. develop sustainable business solutions to reverse
the damages caused to our oceans, our soil, and
Qatar’s diplomatic neutrality in regional conflict our air. Likewise, we want these brilliant minds
avec �a participation extraordinaire de resolution leverages its position as a mediator to be an inspiration for others and a service to
in intellectual property rights. We’ve facilitated
the whole of humankind. Most importantly, we
discussions between businesses from different want our society to reconnect with a forgotten
countries facing trademark disputes to reach wisdom that reposes on human creativity as the
amicable settlements. The provision of a neutral gateway to a better interconnected world and
ground for dialogue distinguishes Qatar as a hub that ultimately, all our efforts here in Geneva
for international cooperation and trade. facilitate the ideal conditions for this society to
thrive in concert with its planet and its cosmos.
JULIANA GRIGORYAN The Office of the WTO and Other Economic We wish to consolidate in public consciousness
Organizations has spearheaded many engaging
that human creativity is limitless and the most
VARDUHI KHACHATRYAN initiatives under your directorship to implicate valuable asset a State can rely on. It is incumbent
upon me as a representative of Qatar to expedite
Qatar as an active player in the multilateral
Soprano objectives towards a sustainable future at home this reality for the younger generations and to
and abroad. What is the ultimate objective of share the best practices with the international
your leadership and how does that manifest community at large. I consider it a service to my
itself for your country? country and a fulfillment of my obligations as a
When I say that Qatar is an untapped reservoir of diplomat.
28 MAI 2025, 20h talent, I don’t say this with bias. We have prodigies
in every conceivable category, whether it be art,
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