Qatar's missions in Latin America mark National Day

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Doha: Qatar's embassies and diplomatic missions in Latin American countries marked the National Day in commemoration of the State's founder sheikh Jassim bin Mohamed bin Thani, under the theme 'As long as it was proven by our deeds ... Qatar will remain free.

In El Salvador, the embassy hosted a reception ceremony on the occasion of Qatar National Day. The ceremony was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs Carlos Castaneda, judge at the Supreme court of justice Oscar Armando Pineda, Minister of Finance Nelson Fuentes, Defence Minister David Munguia Payes, Minister of Culture Silvia Elena Regalado, Minister of Education and Higher Education Carlos Mauricio Canjura, members of parliaments, judges at the constitutional court, and heads of diplomatic missions accredited by Elsalvador. and a number of ranking officials and business personalities.

The Qatari Charge d'Affaires Tarik Othman Al Othman said that the founding of the country by Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani on December 18 of 1878 and its independence on September 3 of 1971. He also paid tribute to the role of Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani for their role in the development of the country.

The Embassy of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Peru held a reception on the occasion of the National Day of the State in the capital Lima.

The ceremony was attended by Peruvian Foreign Minister Nestor Popolizio, Peruvian former Prime Minister Luis Solari, Director of Africa, Middle East and Gulf Countries Sector of the Peruvian Foreign Ministry Ambassador Gustavo Otero, senior officials and heads of diplomatic missions to Peru.

Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Peru H E Ali bin Hamad Al Sulaiti thanked the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Peru and the audience for taking part in the celebration of the National Day of the State of Qatar.

In Quito, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Ecuador Mohammed bin Ali Al Malki held a reception ceremony to mark national day celebrations. Attending the function were Minister of Tourism Rosi Prado de Holguin, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs Andreas Tiran, Director of Protocoal Juan Holguin, along with members of the Arab and Muslim community in Quito.

In Asuncion, Charge d'Affaires of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Paraguay H E Abdulrahman Ahmed Al Suwaidi held a reception ceremony to celebrate the national day.

In a speech, Al Suwaidi gave a brief overview on Qatar's foreign policy principles. He also discussed the unfair blockade imposed on the State of Qatar, and the country's clear position that any dialogue to end the crisis must be unconditional.

In San Jose, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Costa Rica Mohammed bin Kurdi Al Marri held a reception ceremony to celebrate the national day.

First Vice President of Costa Rica and Minister of Foreign Affairs Epsy Campbell Barr attended the function, along with Minister of Communications Juan Carlos Mendoza, Minister of Justice and Peace Marcia Gonzalez Aguiluz, Minister of Sport Hernan Solano Venegas, Science, Technology and Communications Minister Luis Adrian Salazar, Minister of Housing Irene Campos Gomez, a number of high-ranking government officials, and representatives from diplomatic missions accredited by Costa Rica.

The Ambassador discussed in a speech the resilience of the State of Qatar after more than a year and a half of the blockade, which proved the extent of cohesion of the people of Qatar and their loyalty to the leader Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.

For her part, the Costa Rican Vice-President congratulated the Qatari government and people on the occasion, wishing further progress and prosperity for them.

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