President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko congratulated the Emir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and his Deputy Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani on the National Day. This was reported to BELTA by the press service of the Belarusian leader.
"Relations of true friendship and trust have been established between Minsk and Doha, as evidenced by our warm meeting on the sidelines of the forum in Kazakhstan a month ago," the congratulatory message to the Emir of Qatar reads. "It is gratifying to note that 2022 is a special year for Qatar in connection with the hosting of an important tournament – the FIFA World Cup." In Belarus, according to the President, they followed with admiration how Qatar had been building new modern stadiums, hotels, and transport infrastructure for this sporting event over several years.
"We are pleased that the Qatari leadership, despite the difficulties and incredible pressure during the championship, managed to demonstrate its economic and architectural achievements, ancient history, and rich cultural heritage to the whole world," the head of state emphasized.
Belarus strives to develop cooperation with Qatar in various areas, including trade, investment, food security, and advanced technologies, Alexander Lukashenko noted. He confirmed the readiness of the Belarusian side to receive Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on a visit at a time convenient for him to discuss issues of expanding bilateral cooperation.
The congratulatory message to Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani states: "The Qatari people can be proud of their leadership, which makes every effort to ensure a high standard of living and peace for its citizens, as well as to strengthen the state's image in the international arena."
"I am convinced that every country has the right to identity, respect for its culture and traditions, and its own path of development. I emphasize that Belarus is a reliable friend and a predictable partner for Qatar," Alexander Lukashenko added.
Source: belta.by