Qatar participated in the meeting of the political directors of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS, which was held in the Spanish capital.
HE Special Envoy of the Minister of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Faisal bin Abdullah al-Hanzab represented Qatar at the meeting. During his speech, the special envoy reaffirmed Qatar's firm commitment to the mission and objectives of the Global Coalition, as well as its support for all efforts to mobilise all necessary resources to defeat ISIS, especially in Syria and Iraq. He stressed that Qatar welcomes the positive steps that have been taken in Syria towards national consensus and the consolidation of the rule of law and institutions, noting that lifting sanctions on Syria is an important step towards supporting stability and prosperity there.
HE the Special Envoy of the Minister of Foreign Affairs called for respect for the unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria, pointing out that any military action that detracts from this sovereignty is no less dangerous than combating terrorist groups.
