Doha: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of congratulations to Philippine President Benigno S Aquino III on his country’s Independence Day.
The Emir also sent a congratulatory cable to Russian President Vladimir Putin on his country’s National Day.
Deputy Emir H H Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani also sent cables of congratulations to Aquino and Putin.
Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani sent similar cables to both presidents.
H E Dr Khalid bin Mohamed Al Attiyah yesterday received a telephone call from British Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs Philip Hammond.
They discussed the situation in Libya and underlined their support to efforts of the United Nations envoy in Libya to reach an agreement between all Libyan parties to find a solution to the crisis and maintain Libya’s security, stability and territorial integrity.
Dr Al Attiyah received also received a phone call from US Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Tony Blinken and discussed latest developments in Libya. The Foreign Minister highlighted Qatar’s commitment to a dialogue between all Libyan parties to reach a national unity government.
Doha: Minister of Environment H E Ahmed bin Amer Al Humaidi will open the 26th meeting of the GCC Agricultural Cooperation Committee at Ritz-Carlton Doha today.
It will discuss ways to support and promote cooperation in agricultural and livestock domains and issues relating to agricultural policies and systems, livestock, fisheries and minutes of sub-committees.
Tunis: Tunisian Prime Minister Habib Essid yesterday met Qatar’s Prosecutor-General Ali ben Fetais Al Marri in Tunis. Al Marri met Essid in his capacity as an attorney for the United Nations to discuss reclamation of stolen wealth and said the meeting was positive.
He also met Minister of Justice Mohammed Saleh bin Eissa, Minister of Public Property and Real Estate Affairs Hatem Al Ashi. They agreed to continue efforts to combat crime and promote the rule of law.
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