Qatar’s embassies celebrate National Day across Europe

Doha: Qatar’s embassies and diplomatic missions marked the National Day in the capitals of European countries. The National Day is celebrated on December 18 of every year, in commemoration of the state’s founder Sheikh Jassim bin Mohamed bin Thani.

In London, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the United Kingdom Youssef bin Ali Al Khater held a reception on the occasion of the State of Qatar’s National Day.

The function was attended by Minister of State for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Defense People and Veterans Tobias Ellwood, and Member of Parliament Alistair Carmichael. In addition to a number of Arab and foreign ambassadors, media personalities, businessmen, and academics who also attended.

Consul General of the State of Qatar in Munich, Rashid bin Saeed Al Khayarin held a reception on the occasion of the National Day of the State.

In Germany, Qatar’s Ambassador to Germany Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani hosted a reception on the occasion of Qatar National Day in Berlin. The function was attended by more than 400 senior representatives of official political, parliamentary, diplomatic and economic institutions as well as a number of heads of diplomatic missions accredited to Germany and Qatari nationals in Germany.

In his speech during the ceremony, Qatar’s Ambassador underlined the high meanings that accompany the commemoration of the founding of the State of Qatar by the founder Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani.

“The celebration of the National Day is a celebration of the achievements made through the process of construction and development to date, under the wise leadership of Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani,” he added. The Ambassador added that despite the long road Qatar has come in terms of economic development, he stressed that the wise leadership’s ambition knows no limit.

Qatar’s Charge d’Affaires H E Ali bin Mutlaq Al Hajri at a reception to celebrate the National Day in Stockholm.

The Ambassador also reviewed the achievements of the State of Qatar that were based on Qatar National Vision 2030. He praised the strong and strategic relations between Qatar and Germany and stressed that they were based on cooperation and understanding, evident by the business forum held in Berlin for the second time in five years.

He highlighted the exchange of visits by state officials, most prominent of which was the visit of H H the Amir to Germany in February to participate in the Munich Security Conference.

H H the Amir visited Germany again in September to open the business forum, during which His Highness announced an investment of 10 billion Euros over the coming five years. That brought the total number of Qatari investment in Germany to 35 billion Euros, the highest by an Arab country in the European giant.

Qatar’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium and Head of its missions to the European Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)  Abdulrahman bin Mohammed Al Khulaifi held a reception on the occasion of the National Day. 

In Munich, Consul General of the State of Qatar in Munich Rashid bin Saeed Al Khayarin held a reception on the occasion of the National Day of the State.

The event was attended by German political, economic, cultural, intellectual and scientific figures, in addition to the members of the Arab and foreign diplomatic corps accredited to the city of Munich and a large number of Qatari citizens and members of the Arab and Islamic communities.

The guests also congratulated the State of Qatar and expressed their gratitude and greetings to the Government and people of the State of Qatar, noting the distinguished role it enjoys at the Arab, regional and international levels under the wise leadership of Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. The event included a special part for the promotion of the 2022 World Cup and the showcased “Qatar the Future” film, which attracted great interest from the audience.

National Day celebrations at the embassy of Qatar in Budapest.

In the Kingdom of Sweden, Qatar’s Charge d’Affaires Ali bin Mutlaq Al Hajri held a reception to celebrate the National Day in Stockholm. The reception was attended by director of protocol at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and a number of heads and representatives of diplomatic missions.

In Brussels, State of Qatar’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium and Head of its missions to the European Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (Nato) Abdulrahman bin Mohammed Al Khulaifi held a reception on the occasion of the National Day.  The function was attended by a number of ranking officials, and heads of Arab and foreign diplomatic missions.

In a speech, H E reviewed the development of bilateral relations between the State of Qatar, the Kingdom of Belgium, the European Union and Nato, and the momentum created by the official visit of HH the Amir to Belgium last March, which was an opportunity to sign a number of agreements.

National Day reception at embassy of Qatar in Albania.

In Nicosia, Ambassador of Qatar to Republic of Cyprus  Sultan bin Ibrahim Al Mahmoud hosted a reception ceremony on the occasion of Qatar National Day.  The ceremony was attended by Acting President of Cyprus Demetris Syllouris, who is also President of the House of Representatives and to represent the Cypriot government, Minister of Energy, Commerce, Industry and Tourism Giorgos Lakkotrypis attended. A number of officials from Cyprus, ambassadors of Arab and foreign countries accredited to Cyprus and a number of businessmen attended the ceremony.

In Bucharest, the Qatari Embassy hosted a ceremony on the occasion of Qatar National Day. The ceremony was attended by Deputy Prime Minister of Romania Viorel Stefan, the ministers of foreign affairs, defense, health and agricultures, a number of parliament members, senior officials, heads of diplomatic missions, media personnel and businessmen.

In Budapest, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Hungary Mohamed bin Hamad Al Khalifa hosted a reception on the occasion of Qatar National Day. The reception was attended by Deputy State Secretary for Economic Foreign Affairs Dr. Petra Pana, a number of parliament members and military officials.

Charge d’Affaires hosted a reception on the occasion of the National Day in Skopje.

In the Republic of Macedonia, the Charge d’Affaires hosted a reception on the occasion of the National Day in Skopje. The ceremony was attended by Speaker of the Macedonian Parliament Talat Xhaferi, a number of senior government officials, heads of diplomatic missions accredited by Macedonia.

In Tirana, Qatar’s Ambassador to the Republic of Albania Ali bin Hamad Al Marri held a reception on the occasion of the National Day of the State. The ceremony was attended by Speaker of the Albanian Parliament Gramoz Ruci, representing the Albanian government, in addition to, senior government officials, MPs, members of the Arab and foreign diplomatic corps accredited to Albania, as well as businessmen, media and culture.  

The Ambassador referred to the distinguished relations between the State of Qatar and the Republic of Albania are strong and deep relations of friendship and are based on solid foundations, principles of cooperation and mutual respect, stressing the keenness of the two countries to strengthen these relations in various political, economic and cultural fields.

In Chisinau, Charge d’Affaires of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Moldova Hamad bin Rashid Al Athba held a reception ceremony to mark national day celebrations. A representative of the Moldovan presidency attended the ceremony, along with undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Vice-President of the parliament Valeriu Ghiletchi, members of parliaments, government officials, and heads of diplomatic missions accredited by the state.