His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani exchanged greetings with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on the advent of the holy month of Ramadan in a telephone conversation yesterday. The Amir and the Iranian president reviewed relations between Qatar and Iran and means of enhancing them. The Amir expressed his gratitude to the Iranian president for Iran’s stance towards the siege imposed on Qatar and its contribution to alleviate its economic impacts, particularly by opening its airspace and territorial waters. The Amir and the Iranian president also discussed regional and international developments and stressed the need to resolve disputes and settle conflicts between countries through dialogue and diplomatic means in order to protect regional and global security and stability.

Amir sends National Day greetings
His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to King Harald V of Norway on the occasion of his country’s National Day. 
His Highness the Deputy Amir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al-Thani also sent a cable of congratulations to King Harald V of Norway on his country’s National Day. 
Separately, HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to the Prime Minister of Norway, Erna Solberg, on her country’s National Day.

Qatar condemns attack on funeral in Iraq
Qatar has strongly condemned the bombing which targeted a funeral, north of the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, causing deaths and injuries. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated Qatar’s firm stance rejecting violence and terrorism, regardless of motives and reasons. The statement expressed Qatar’s condolences to the victims’ families, the government and the people of Iraq, and wished the injured a speedy recovery.

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