Doha, September 24 (QNA) - HH the Deputy Amir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Thani received, in his office at the Amiri Diwan on Wednesday morning, the credentials of eight new ambassadors to the State of Qatar.

His Highness received the credentials of HE Ambassador of the Republic of Finland Juha Mustonen, HE Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq Mohammed Jaafar Mohammed Baqir Al Sadr, HE Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt Walid Fahmy Ali Al Faqi, HE Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany Oliver Owcza, HE Ambassador of the French Republic Arnaud Pescheux, HE Ambassador of the Republic of Sudan Badreddine Abdullah Mohammed Ahmed, HE Ambassador of the Kingdom of Lesotho Manthabiseng Phohleli, and HE Ambassador of the Solomon Islands Cornelius Walegerea.

HH the Deputy Amir welcomed the ambassadors and wished them success in their missions and for the bilateral relations between the State of Qatar and their countries further development and growth.

For their part, Their Excellencies the Ambassadors conveyed to HH the Amir and HH the Deputy Amir the greetings of their countries' leaders and their wishes to the people of Qatar for enduring progress and prosperity.

Their Excellencies the Ambassadors were accorded official reception ceremonies upon their arrival at the Amiri Diwan. (QNA)