The State of Qatar, Doha
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev arrived in Doha to offer his deepest fraternal condolences to the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and the Royal Family on the passing of the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.
The President highlighted Sheikh Hamad’s invaluable contribution to building a Strong and Prosperous Qatar.
“Sheikh Hamad was a global statesman and a true friend of the Kazakh nation,” Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said.
The President noted that Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani stood at the very origin of Kazakh-Qatari relations.
He paid two official visits to Kazakhstan, and during his first visit in April 1999 Kassym-Jomart Tokayev had welcomed him in his own capacity as Minister of Foreign Affairs.
The Head of State recalled with gratitude that one of the most magnificent landmarks in Astana – the Al-Farabi Mosque, as well as several social and infrastructure projects during the early years of Kazakhstan’s independence were built on the initiative of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.
”We stand in unshakeable solidarity with you during this hour of mourning. May Allah bestow His mercy upon him and grant him Jannah,” the President said.
In turn, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani expressed his deep gratitude to Kassym-Jomart Tokayev for his personal support, emphasizing that it shows special brotherly bond shared between the peoples of Kazakhstan and Qatar.
At the initiative of the Qatari side, the leaders also exchanged views on the current international situation, including the Middle East.
In conclusion, the Head of State reaffirmed his invitation to the Amir of Qatar to pay an official visit to Kazakhstan at his earliest convenience. The invitation was gratefully accepted.
