People’s Republic of China’s ambassador to the State of Qatar Li Chen has expressed his great appreciation for the distinguished role played by the State of Qatar in international and regional affairs and its achievements in all fields of development, including infrastructure, economy, healthcare and others.
In a statement to Qatar News Agency (QNA) on the occasion of the National Day, China’s ambassador praised Qatar’s stability, security, safety and prosperity under the wise leadership of His Highness the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, wishing Qatar continued progress and prosperity and the people of Qatar further prosperity and happiness.
On behalf of his country, the Chinese leadership, the government and the people the ambassador extended congratulations to the Emir, His Highness the Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, and His Highness the Deputy Emir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al-Thani, as well as the honourable government on the occasion of the National Day, expressing his admiration for the people of Qatar who are proud of their country and leadership, and Qatar’s promising future thanks to the ‘National Vision 2030’ and the efforts of all the people of this country.
He said China is closely following the situation in the region and believes that the stability and harmony of the Gulf region is in the fundamental interest of the countries of the region.
Stressing that his country supports the mediation efforts undertaken by the State of Kuwait as well as the political and diplomatic solution to the Gulf crisis, and that the parties concerned must abide by the rules of international relations and to fulfil the obligations required.
He pointed to the importance of the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) as a regional organisation that succeeded in settling many of the differences previously, hoping that the parties of the crisis will be able to manage the differences and find a solution within the framework of the GCC.
He added that the Chinese-Qatari strategic partnership has witnessed continuous and rapid development, and the co-operation between the two countries has achieved fruitful results in all fields.