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The relations between the State of Qatar and the UAE are strategic the security of both the countries are interlinked, HE the Foreign Minister Dr Khalid bin Mohamed al-Attiyah has said. |
In an interview with Qatar Television, the Foreign Minister also said that Qatar’s foreign policy is issued by the official channels of the state.
On the Qatari-Emirati relations, the Minister said: “I would like to congratulate the Emirati people on the recovery of the UAE President HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahyan. I wish him good health and wellness and for the Emirati people further progress and prosperity.”
In the same context he described the security of the GCC countries as interconnected and integral, explaining that the security of UAE is part of Qatar’s Security and vice-versa. The relations between the State of Qatar and the UAE is strategic on both states and peoples levels, he said.
Speaking about the foreign policy of Qatar, the Foreign Minister said the sole source for Qatar’s foreign policy is its official channels and is not the media or certain platforms here and there, asserting that what was attributed to Sheikh Yusuf al-Qaradawi does not reflect the policy of the State of Qatar.
“We have full respect for our brothers in the United Arab Emirates, and as I said our relationship is strategic and the security of the United Arab Emirates is part of our security,” he said.
Regarding reports attacking Qatar, he said: “In the past we have noticed that Qatar has come under unjustified attacks with regard to the issue of labourers”. “What I can say is that Qatar is progressing day after day and we are serious about improving the standard of living, both for our citizens and for expatriate workers, who helped in the building and prosperity of Qatar”.
He added: “I cannot give any more details. Qatar, during this unjustified attack, from my point of view, initiated appropriate measures, including the appointment of a global consultancy bureau to explore and review all procedures, laws and the steps taken in Qatar to protect workers, and I cannot say anything about this report until it is released by the entrusted body”.
On the Munich Conference, the Foreign Minister said it is of one of the most important forums where ideas are exchanged, especially on political and security issues, in light of current conditions in the Middle East.
“Over the last four years Qatar has been taking the opportunity to meet with friends and allies in an attempt to put forward ideas for solutions which help in solving some of the crises facing the Middle East region,” he said.
The outcomes of the Munich Conference are not official. However the gathering of a big number of current and former officials and experts in the field of politics and security is a great opportunity for brainstorming and developing creative ideas for resolving the crises in the region, the Foreign Minister said.
Pointing to the Tunisian and Yemeni models he said: “We, in the State of Qatar, have always been seeking peaceful and political solutions. I want to salute our brothers in Tunisia for what they have achieved in terms of conducting serious and genuine dialogue which lead to the ratification of the Constitution and the formation of the government”.
“I would also like to congratulate our brothers in Yemen for successfully concluding the national dialogue with positive results. We hope that this success continues in the next phase,” the Foreign Minister said.
