Attack on Mogadishu mosque condemned

QATAR  |  ReactionAttack on Mogadishu mosque condemnedQatar has strongly condemned the suicide bombing on a mosque in central Mogadishu, which killed one soldier. In a statement yesterday, the Foreign Ministry reiterated Qatar’s firm stance on rejecting violence and terrorism, regardless of motives or reasons. It stressed Qatar’s total rejection to target places of worship and intimidate civilians. The statement expressed sincere condolences to the Somali government and the family of the victim. Meanwhile, Qatar has also strongly condemned the car-ramming attack that took place north of Paris and resulted in the injury of a number of soldiers. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement, reiterated its solidarity with France in all actions taken to maintain its security and stability. It wished speedy recovery for the victims.QATAR  |  DiplomacyFrench official meets Qatar’s ambassadorThe Secretary General of the French Foreign Affairs Ministry, Christian Masset, met in Paris yesterday with Qatar’s ambassador to France, Dr Khalid bin Rashid al-Mansouri. The meeting discussed bilateral relations and means of boosting them, as well as the developments in the region, especially the siege imposed on the State of Qatar, and its repercussions at the regional and international levels.