Doha, December 17 (QNA) - HRH Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the State of Qatar Prince Saad bin Mansour bin Saad bin Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud said that Qatar National Day, which is celebrated on Dec. 18 of every year to commemorate the country's founding by Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani, is not only a national celebration, but a reminder of a continuous journey of building and development.

In an exclusive statement to Qatar News Agency (QNA), HRH Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Qatar said that celebrating Qatar National Day is a renewal of the pledge and loyalty of the founder's principles, a strong incentive to move forward towards achieving Qatar National Vision 2030 (QNV 2030) and a more prosperous future. It is also a symbol of internal and external achievements, and confirms that Qatar is a strategic partner to many countries, foremost among them the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, he added.

Over the decades, Qatar has transformed into a success story and a model of modern renaissance in various economic, educational, energy, health and technology fields, resulting in major national projects such as Hamad International Airport, Hamad Port, the Doha Metro and the modern road and tunnel network that connects cities and regions with high efficiency, he noted.

HRH Saudi Ambassador stressed that this journey confirms that Qatari citizens are a key axis in the country's development process, and a fundamental supporter of all national projects, which culminated in Qatar hosting the biggest global event - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, which has been praised as one of the best organized editions of the global tournament.

These successive achievements are evidence of Qatar's ability to engage in long-term strategic planning, which is embodied in QNV 2030, representing the roadmap for achieving sustainable development, enhancing quality of life, and preserving cultural identity, he continued.

In terms of foreign policy, Qatar has established its presence by adopting an active diplomacy based on the principles of dialogue, mediation, and peaceful conflict resolution, he pointed out, indicating that these efforts have contributed to achieving consensus on many regional and international issues, which has earned Qatar widespread international respect.

In regard to Saudi-Qatari relations, HRH Saudi Ambassador emphasized that they are based on a deep legacy of historical social and cultural ties. The leadership of the two brotherly countries has been keen to leverage this legacy to advance their relationship to broader horizons and a steadily positive trajectory, through the Saudi-Qatari Coordination Council, which includes subcommittees and specialized working groups focused on strategic and vital sectors such as energy, investment, education, culture, and defense, thereby enhancing economic integration and policy coordination on important regional and international issues, he added. (QNA)