Qatar's diplomatic missions in many countries celebrated Qatar National Day this week.
In Brasilia, HE the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Federative Republic of Brazil Ahmed bin Ibrahim Al Abdullah, held a reception on the occasion of Qatar National Day. The event was attended by HE Minister of Justice of Brazil Torquato Jardim, HE Chairman of the Senate Committee of Foreign Affairs and National Defense and former Brazil president Senator Fernando Collor, HE Senator Helio Jose, Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee; and HE Director of the Middle East Department of Brazilian Foreign Ministry Ligia Scherer, in addition to heads and a number of members of the diplomatic corps accredited to Brazil.


In Brasilia, HE the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Federative Republic of Brazil Ahmed bin Ibrahim Al Abdullah, held a reception

In his speech, HE the Ambassador outlined the achievements of the State of Qatar at various levels, especially economic and sports, and highlighted the unjust siege imposed on Qatar by neighboring countries and their unilateral and coercive measures that flagrantly violate international treaties and conventions.
He stressed that the position of the State of Qatar vis-a-vis this crisis is the unconditional dialogue in order to end it and its resulting procedures.
His Excellency reviewed bilateral relations between the two friendly countries, saying that Qatar looks forward to celebrating the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the State of Qatar and Brazil next year and what happened during these years of high-level visits and the signing of several agreements covering all areas of bilateral cooperation. It looks forward to seeing more high-level visits to take these relations to a strategic level, he added.
For her part, HE Director of the Middle East Department of Brazilian Foreign Ministry praised the bilateral relations between the two countries and the achievements of the Qatari people and the progress achieved by them in prosperity, dynamism and openness to the world.
She pointed to the strength of the Qatari economy, which has shown remarkable resilience in the face of challenges arising from international and regional contexts, stressing Qatar's ability to defend its national interests in international forums and its effective role in these forums.
Scherer expressed the Brazilian side's desire to strengthen the bilateral relations between the two countries in view of the positive results achieved in recent years.

In Panama, the Embassy of the State of Qatar held a reception on the occasion of Qatar National Day.  The ceremony was attended by a large number of government officials, senior state officials, members of the Arab community, and community figures.

In Houston, HE Consul General of the State of Qatar Dr Khamis bin Rashid Al Kaabi held a reception on the occasion of the National Day. The reception was attended by senior officials, a number of diplomatic corps accredited to Houston, Qatari nationals in Houston, a number of members of the Arab community, and community figures.
In his speech, the Consul affirmed that Qataris regards the National Day as a symbol of sovereignty, dignity and national independence.

In Tunis, HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Tunisia Saad bin Nasser Al Humaidi held a reception on the occasion of Qatar National Day.
The ceremony was attended by the Minister of Vocational Training and Employment Saida Lounisi, and the Hatem Ferjani, Secretary of State for Economic Diplomacy to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tunisia, in addition to a number of community figures.

In Buenos Aires, HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Argentine Republic Fahad bin Ibrahim Al Hamad Al Mana held a reception on the occasion of Qatar National Day.
The event was attended by senior government officials, senators and deputies, heads of Arab and foreign diplomatic missions accredited to Argentina, and community figures.


HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Argentine Republic Fahad bin Ibrahim Al Hamad Al Mana held a reception in Buenos Aires

In his speech, HE the Ambassador appreciated the efforts of the wise leadership of the State of Qatar in consolidating relations between the State of Qatar and the Argentine Republic.

In Colombo, HE Qatar's ambassador to the Socialist Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka Dr Rashid bin Shafea Al Marri, held a reception on the occasion of Qatar National Day.
The ceremony was attended by HE Rauff Hakeem, representative of the Government of Sri Lanka, HE Speaker of the Parliament Karu Jayasuriya, a number of ministers and government officials, members of parliament, heads of Arab and foreign diplomatic missions accredited to Sri Lanka and community figures.



HE Qatar's ambassador to the Socialist Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka Dr Rashid bin Shafea Al Marri, held a reception in Colombo

The reception saw a presentation on the most important achievements and the development progress witnessed by the State of Qatar and highlighted the State's economic, political and social status.
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