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Qatar's embassies and diplomatic missions marked National Day, which is celebrated on December 18 of every year, in commemoration of the state's founder Sheikh Jassim bin Mohamed bin Al Thani, under the theme 'Promise of Prosperity and Glory.
Their Excellencies, Heads of Diplomatic, Consular and Representative Missions of the State of Qatar abroad, extended greetings and congratulations to Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Father Emir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, and the Qatari people on this precious occasion, wishing Qatar further progress and prosperity.
The Qatari diplomatic celebrations in the capitals and cities of the world have been attended by a high level official and public representation that reflects Qatar's distinguished relations with the countries of the world.
In Berlin, Qatar's Ambassador to Germany H E Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani hosted a reception on the occasion of Qatar National Day.
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. 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 HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, he added.
H E the Ambassador praised the strong and strategic relations between Qatar and Germany and valued the important events held in the context of the Qatari-German Cultural Year 2017.
A group of Qatari children presented traditional performance at the National Day ceremony.
At the Qatari Embassy in Muscat, HE Qatar's Ambassador to the Sultanate of Oman Ali bin Fahad Al Hajri hosted a reception on the occasion of Qatar National Day.
The ceremony was attended by H H Shihab bin Tariq Al Said, adviser to His Majesty the Sultan, as the guest of honour, in addition to a number of Their Highnesses, Excellencies the Ministers, Deputies, State Council and Shura Council members, senior officials of the Sultan's armed forces, a number of officials of the Omani Foreign Ministry, heads of diplomatic missions accredited to the Sultanate of Oman, businessmen and media professionals and a number of Qatari students studying in Oman.
In the Netherlands, HE Qatar's Ambassador to the Kingdom of the Netherlands Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed Al-Thani held a reception on the occasion of Qatar National Day in The Hague.
The ceremony was attended by the Netherlands Foreign Ministry's Director of Protocol and Deputy Director of the Middle East and North Africa Department along with the Mayor of Wassenaar, a large number of heads of accredited diplomatic missions, senior officials of international organizations, businessmen, representatives of the media and representatives of the Arab community in the Netherlands.
H E the Ambassador stressed the importance of promoting and developing bilateral relations between the State of Qatar and the Kingdom of the Netherlands for the good of both friendly peoples. He thanked the participants in the celebration of Qatar National Day and hoped that peace, security and prosperity will prevail throughout the world.
HE Qatar's Ambassador to the Kingdom of Spain Mohammed Jaham Al Kuwari held in Madrid, a reception on the occasion of Qatar National Day.
The function was attended by a number of senior political and military officials as well as representatives of the royal palace, government and various parties in addition to members of the House of Representatives and the Senate, and heads of diplomatic missions accredited to the Kingdom of Spain.
During the ceremony, HE the ambassador stressed the importance of Qatari-Spanish relations and touched on the Gulf crisis, stressing that Qatar is open to dialogue to resolve the crisis.
For his part, Chairman of the Justice Commission of the Kingdom of Spain Manuel Girimo Taba, praised the development of relations between the two countries and the role of Qatar at the regional and international levels.
Students from SEK institution, which has a branch in Doha, took part in the ceremony performing some songs that received audience's admiration.
In Belgium, HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Kingdom of Belgium and Head of the State of Qatar Delegation to the European Union and NATO Abdulrahman bin Mohammed Al Khulaifi held a reception on the occasion of the National Day of the State of Qatar. The function was attended by a number of senior officials and heads of accredited Arab and foreign diplomatic missions, as well as a number of public figures.
In his speech during the ceremony, HE the Ambassador stressed that National Day is gaining special momentum this year with the siege of Qatar, which makes the National Day this year more unique than previous years.
'Since the month of June, the State of Qatar has achieved many major successes at the national and international levels, His Excellency said, adding that the siege has brought to the surface the foundations and standards on which international relations are based.
In Canada, H E Qatar's Ambassador Fahad Mohammed Yusuf Kafoud, hosted a reception on the occasion of the National Day of the State of Qatar.
The reception was attended by a number of senior Canadian officials, military commanders, senators and the general public as well as representatives of diplomatic missions, academics, journalists and a number of embassy friends from Canadians and members of the Arab community in Canada.
The Embassy organized an Photo Exhibition reflecting the progress and the cultural and urban renaissance witnessed by the State of Qatar. A series of films showing aspects of the state's national celebrations were also screened.
For his part, HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Kyrgyz Republic Mohammed bin Arar Al Nuaimi held a reception on the occasion of Qatar National Day in Bishkek.
The ceremony was attended by the Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic Nurlan Abdrakhmanov, a number of government officials, representatives of diplomatic missions, the media and guests.
The Deputy Foreign Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic congratulated the State of Qatar on its national day, pointing to his country's interest in enhancing bilateral cooperation with Qatar. He said that with the opening of the embassies of the two countries in Doha and Bishkek, the Kyrgyz-Qatari relations have moved to higher level.
In his speech on the occasion of the Qatar national Day, HE the Ambassador said that Qatar appreciates the positive role of the international community in supporting the Qatari position, which calls for resolving the crisis of Qatar's siege through dialogue and discussing controversial issues without compromising the sovereignty of countries or interfering in their internal affairs.
In Hong Kong, HE Sultan bin Ali Al Khater, the Consul General of the State of Qatar to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, held a reception on the occasion of Qatar National Day.
The Guest of Honor, representing the government at the ceremony was HE the Financial Secretary of Hong Kong Paul Chan.
The function was also attended by Deputy Commissioner of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hong Kong Song Ru'an, HE the Director of the Protocol Department of the Hong Kong Government Judy Li and a number of officials, diplomats and guests.
The Minister of Finance and Consul of Qatar underlined the deep bilateral relations and strong trade ties between the State of Qatar and the Hong Kong Region.
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