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.