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The Embassy of Turkiye in Qatar marked Wednesday the 102nd anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Turkiye. The event was hosted by the Turkish ambassador Dr Mustafa Goksu in the presence of a number of Qatari and other dignitaries.HE the Shura Council Speaker Hassan bin Abdullah al-Ghanem, HE the Minister of State and Qatar National Library president Dr Hamad al-Kawari, HE the Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs Ghanem bin Shaheen al-Ghanem, HE the Minister of Labour Dr Ali bin Saeed bin Smaikh al-Marri, HE the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad al-Muraikhi, Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ protocol director HE ambassador Ibrahim bin Yousuf Fakhro, Eritrean ambassador and the Diplomatic Corps dean Ali Ibrahim, alongside other dignitaries, heads of diplomatic missions and senior members of the Turkish community in Qatar were present.Dr Goksu stressed that “our brotherly relationship with Qatar holds a truly exceptional and special place. Thanks to the wise leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, this brotherhood has evolved into a model strategic partnership. In recent years, relations between Turkiye and Qatar have developed rapidly, reaching an exemplary level of regional and international co-operation. Within this framework, the High Strategic Committee was established as the institutional foundation of our partnership. The committee convenes annually, alternately in both countries, and its 11th meeting was held last week in Doha under the leadership of our two heads of state.“To date, more than 120 agreements and memoranda of understanding have been signed between our countries, covering all areas of life. Turkish companies have become reliable partners in Qatar’s development projects, while Qatari investors contribute to growth and job creation in Turkiye. Our economic co-operation has extended beyond our borders, encompassing joint projects in various parts of the world — spreading prosperity to other regions as well. Turkiye and Qatar have always stood by each other in difficult times.“Turkiye — as in the past — will continue today and in the future to stand by our friendly State of Qatar, supporting its sovereignty and security with all our capabilities in the face of any threat or aggression.”Further, he stressed the joint Qatar-Turkiye co-operation and efforts to enhance regional and world peace and stability in several areas including Palestine, Gaza, Syria, Sudan, Pakistan and Afghanistan, and other international issues that both countries help resolve peacefully.The ambassador reiterated that today, Turkiye — with its rich history, robust institutions, strategic geographic location, qualified human resources, dynamic economy, and active diplomacy — stands as a responsible actor in its region and beyond, working for peace, justice, and stability.

HE the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan al-Thani met with Turkish Minister of National Defence Yasar Guler in Ankara Tuesday. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the inauguration of the BMC armoured vehicles and heavy engines factory in the Turkish capital. The two ministers discussed issues of mutual interest and ways to strengthen and expand defence co-operation between their countries. Senior military officials from both sides attended the meeting.

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani stressed that the historical relations and exemplary cooperation between Qatar and Turkiye are steadily progressing toward broader and promising horizons, in light of the significant achievements of the Supreme Strategic Committee between the two countries.In a post on his official X account, His Highness the Amir said that the historical relations and exemplary cooperation between Qatar and Turkiye are progressing toward broader and promising horizons, in light of the significant achievements of the Supreme Strategic Committee between the two fraternal countries. His Highness expressed his pleasure in meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Doha, where they co-chaired the committee's eleventh session.

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and President of the Republic of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan co-chaired Wednesday the 11th meeting of the Qatari-Turkish Supreme Strategic Committee at the Amiri Diwan. At the outset of the meeting, His Highness the Amir welcomed the Turkish president and his accompanying delegation, wishing them a pleasant stay in Qatar and wishing the strategic relations between the two countries continued development and growth across all areas of partnership to achieve the interests of the two fraternal peoples. He pointed out that the 11th meeting of the Supreme Strategic Committee reflects the strength of the relationship between the two countries, stressing his keenness to strengthen and develop relations to broader horizons. **media[372048]** For his part, the president of Turkiye voiced his thanks and appreciation to His Highness the Amir for the warm welcome and generous hospitality, noting that bilateral relations between the two countries are witnessing remarkable development in various fields, and looking forward to strengthening them to achieve the supreme interests of the two fraternal peoples. During the meeting, they discussed strategic cooperation relations and ways to enhance and develop them across several areas, especially in defence, trade, investment, energy, and information technology. **media[372045]** They also discussed key regional and international issues and developments, as well as the current situation in the Gaza Strip and the occupied Palestinian territories, particularly those related to consolidating the ceasefire, supporting peace, and the flow of humanitarian aid to the Strip. HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani, HE Chief of the Amiri Diwan Abdullah bin Mohammed al-Khulaifi, along with a number of ministers and senior offcials attended the meeting. **media[372534]** On Turkiye's side, the meeting was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan, along with a number of members of the official delegation accompanying the president. Earlier, His Highness the Amir and the president of Turkiye held a bilateral meeting, where they exchanged views on a number of topics and issues of common concern. **media[372532]** His Highness the Amir held a luncheon banquet in honour of the president of Turkiye and his accompanying delegation. President Erdogan was accorded an official reception ceremony upon arrival to the Amiri Diwan.

HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, met Sunday with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkiye, Hakan Fidan, on the sidelines of the Preparatory Ministerial Meeting for the Emergency Arab-Islamic Summit, scheduled for Moonday in Doha.They discussed ways to further strengthen cooperation relations between the two countries, as well as developments in the region - particularly the treacherous Israeli attack that targeted Doha.HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs affirmed that the State of Qatar will take all necessary measures to safeguard its security and uphold its sovereignty in response to the blatant Israeli attack.For his part, the Turkish Foreign Minister reiterated his country's solidarity with the State of Qatar, strongly condemned the Israeli attack, and categorically rejected any aggression that threatens the security and safety of the State of Qatar, as well as the stability of the region.