His Highness the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, HH the Deputy Emir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al-Thani and HE the Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani yesterday sent cables of congratulations to the President of the Republic of Mongolia, Khaltmaa Battulga, on the occasion of his victory in the presidential elections and taking the oath of office.

Venezuelan minister meets Qatari envoy

Venezuelan Minister of Foreign Affairs Samuel Moncada met with Qatar’s ambassador to Venezuela Batal Mojab al-Dosari.
The meeting reviewed bilateral relations between the two countries and ways of supporting and developing them in addition to developments of the Gulf crisis.
The two sides also discussed issues of mutual interest.

Uruguayan 
Speaker calls 
on al-Jaber


Uruguayan Parliament Speaker Jose Carlos Mahia met yesterday with Qatar’s ambassador to Uruguay, Mohammed bin Hassan Jaber al-Jaber. 
During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations between the two countries and means of advancing them, in addition to issues of common concern.

Philippines’ special envoy meets al-Malki

Philippines’ special envoy to the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC), Amable Aguiluz V, met yesterday with Qatar’s ambassador to the Philippines, Ali bin Ibrahim al-Malki. 
The meeting reviewed bilateral relations between the two countries and means of boosting and developing them, in addition to issues of common concern.

Malaysian defence minister to visit Gulf states next week

Malaysian Defence Minister Hishammuddin Hussein will visit the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain next week to voice Malaysia’s concern over issues such as ISIS developments and the Gulf crisis.
Hishammuddin said it is important for Malaysia to understand the real situation in the Gulf which is very worrying, and to see whether Malaysia would be able to play any role to help overcome the situation, Malaysian News Agency (Bernama) reported.
“The mission, firstly, is on ISIS developments, the situation in Iraq’s Mosul city and Raqqa city in northern Syria. Though they (ISIS militants) have been expelled from there, we must ensure that they do not come to our region. Secondly, it is to see the situation in the Gulf region, and whether Malaysia is in a position to help ensure that people don’t divide us. I will meet all the leaders first,” the minister told reporters.
When asked if Malaysia would act as the middle person in the Gulf Crisis, Hishammuddin said: “No, but we need to show concern from our region; I think it is important for us to find out and understand the real situation.”

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