(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula
Residents in Qatar have praised the speech of Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani aired on Qatar Television Friday night. The social networking sites were flooded with comments saying that his speech has motivated the nation and has opened doors to talks with blockade countries that have imposed the siege on Qatar.
'H H the Emir in his speech has opened doors for talks and showed the way of exit for siege countries from the problem that they created themselves, said Mohamad Al Kaabi, a Qatari Citizen. He added: 'H H the Emir has touched all feelings of citizens and expatriates living in Qatar and regarding the blockade and attacks on Qatar and its high profile personalities.
Another citizen Mohamad Al Kuwari said commenting on the speech of the Emir, 'It is a roadmap for every citizen for their present and future.
Residents said the address to the nation was full of wisdom and made the entire nation immensely proud.
Commenting on the portion of the speech of the Emir on self-sufficiency and diversifying sources of import, a citizen said 'blockade could be a good chance in boosting food security programme in the country. And Qatar is capable with its big port and airport to import from all over the world rather than relying on certain countries. Rachel Morris, an Australian residing in Doha for nearly ten years said 'I was very touched that H H the Emir underlined the support of all sections of the community has given to Qatar during this dispute. His speech was inclusive as well as exemplifying the strength the country has shown. It was a very proud moment, she said.
Tuan Hajareen Hassim, a long term Sri Lankan expatriate said, 'It was a very impressive speech. It recognised the support of people and highlighted stance of the country. The speech reaffirms and showcases the strength of the country and its leadership.
Haroon Malik, a Pakistani expat based in Qatar said: 'H H the Emir has yet again showed his true leadership and his positive approach towards a peaceful GCC. However, it was very clear that no compromise will be made on the sovereignty of Qatar. He is the leader of people and he believes in a clear cut dialogues without comprising the sovereignty of any nation.
'His wisdom and calmness has won many hearts all over the world. It is so ironic that this blockade has ignited passion and oneness in the hearts of the people of Qatar and the expatriates residing in Qatar. The oneness shown by the entire nation is outstanding and it is evident through the signatures on the posters of
H H the Emir at each and every corner in Qatar. May Allah keep blessing Qatar and we all standby Qatar in this difficult time. Long Live Qatar, Malik added.
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