Qatari missions celebrate National Day

(MENAFN- The Peninsula) Qatar's embassies and diplomatic missions celebrated the National Day in commemoration of the state's founder Sheikh Jassim bin Mohamed bin Thani, under the theme 'The Path of Excellence is Difficult.

In New York, Permanent Representative of Qatar to the United Nations, H E Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al Thani hosted a reception marking the National Day at the Whitney Museum of American Art.
Welcoming the guests was also Consul General of the State of Qatar in New York, Nasser Ibrahim Allenqawi.

The reception was attended by CEO of Doha Film Institute (DFI) Fatma Al Remaihi; Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, H E Amina Mohammed; President of the United Nations General Assembly, H E Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, in addition to members of the diplomatic corps, United Nations officials, media personalities, and Qatari students studying in New York.

H E Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al Thani welcomed the guests and reviewed in a speech the achievements of the State of Qatar in development. She highlighted the investment countrys wise leadership made in promoting the rights of women to achieve the sustainable development goals.

Her Excellency said that the national day is a very special day for the Qatari people, as the founder of Qatar Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani united the country. She paid tribute to the men and women who contributed to making what Qatar has become today.  

For her part, CEO of Doha Film Institute Fatma Al Remaihi reviewed the efforts of DFI in promoting the culture of cinema, particularly DFIs focus on youth and the role it plays in giving them a voice, as well as encouraging dialogues between different cultures.

Qatar's Ambassador to the French Republic, H E Sheikh Ali bin Jassim Al Thani (fifth right), with officials during a reception held in Paris to celebrate Qatar National Day.

She also praised the role played by Chairperson of Qatar Museums and Reach Out to Asia H E Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani. Afterwards, a number of short movies produced by DFI were shown, some of which were award winners.

In Paris, Qatar's Ambassador to the French Republic, H E Sheikh Ali bin Jassim Al Thani, held a reception on the occasion of the National Day of the State that was attended by a number of political and diplomatic figures in France.

The ceremony was attended by H E Secretary General of the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs Francois Delattre, H E Head of the counter-terrorism Task Force at the Elysee Pierre de Bousquet, H E Presidential Advisor on North Africa and the Middle-East Patrick Durel, H E Chairman of the Select Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Armed forces Christian Cambon, a number of political and economic figures, heads of major companies, a number of parliamentarians and senior officials of the Presidency of the Republic (Elysee), the Presidency of the Government, the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Interior, Economy, Finance and Defence, a number of ambassadors and heads of diplomatic missions accredited to the French Republic, UNESCO officials, in addition to  the senior officers of the French army, police and gendarmerie. There was also intellectuals, academics, university professors, researchers, as well as Qatari students.

H E the ambassador welcomed the guests and praised the development of strategic bilateral ties in the last few years in all fields. H E the ambassador and H E the Secretary General of the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs also announced of the Qatar-France year of culture 2020. The year will see a host of cultural events that take place in the two countries, reflecting the strength of bilateral ties.

For his part, Delattre stressed the strength of ties with Qatar, particularly in political, economic, and cultural fields. He also highlighted that officials from the two countries exchange visits on a regular basis.

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