Doha, February 16 (QNA) - Here is a summary of local news released Wednesday: - HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to HE President of the Republic of Serbia Aleksandar Vucic on the occasion of Statehood Day in his country.
- HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and HE President of the friendly French Republic Emmanuel Macron held a bilateral meeting at Elysee Palace on Wednesday.
- HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani started a working visit to the friendly French Republic, during which His Highness will discuss with HE President of the friendly French Republic Emmanuel Macron, the distinguished cooperation relations between the two countries and means to enhance and develop them in various fields, in addition to several files and issues of common interest.
- HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani affirmed the strength of the strategic relations between the State of Qatar and France, noting that these relations are constantly growing.
- HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani concluded on Wednesday a working visit to the friendly French Republic during which His Highness held a bilateral meeting with HE President Emmanuel Macron.
- HH the Deputy Amir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to HE President of the Republic of Serbia Aleksandar Vucic on the occasion of Statehood Day in his country.
- HE Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to HE Prime Minister of the Republic of Serbia Ana Brnabic on the occasion of Statehood Day in her country.
- HE Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al-Thani chaired the Cabinet's regular meeting held on Wednesday at its seat at the Amiri Diwan.
- HE Assistant Foreign Minister Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater met Wednesday with HE Member of the Federal Parliament (Bundestag) of the Federal Republic of Germany Schahina Gambir, who is visiting Qatar.
- HE Assistant Foreign Minister Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater met with HE Director General for Political Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Croatia Petar Mihatov.
- HE Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi met Wednesday with the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team concerning ISIS, Al Qaeda and the Taliban movement of the United Nations, which is visiting the country.
- HE President of the Dominican Republic Luis Abinader received the credentials of HE Yasser Awad Al Abdullah as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Qatar to the Dominican Republic.
- HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the French Republic Sheikh Ali bin Jassim Al-Thani underlined that the working visit of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to Paris reflects the strength of the strategic relations between the State of Qatar and the French Republic, and the special importance HH the Amir attaches to developing the relations with the friendly French Republic.
- The State of Qatar participated in the 42nd African Summit at the headquarters of the African Union in Addis Ababa.
- The State of Qatar participated, for the first time, in the proceedings of the first session of the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women's (UN-Women) Executive Board.
- The State of Qatar participated in the World Government Summit, held in Dubai from Feb. 13 to Feb. 15 under the theme of "Shaping Future Governments", with participation from a number of leaders, heads of governments, ministers, ranking officials, policy makers, thought leaders, and specialists in commerce, industry, investment, and economy around the world.
- The State of Qatar participated in the 2nd meeting of the board of directors of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Customs Union Authority, which was held at GCC General Secretariat in Riyadh today.
- The State of Qatar's diplomatic, consular and representative missions abroad continued to organize various sporting events on the occasion of the 12th edition of the National Sport Day (NSD), under the slogan "The Choice is Yours". (MORE)