Journalist's killing: Amir calls for perpetrators of heinous crime to be held accountable
Gulf Times
His Highness the Amir affirmed that in his meeting with the Iranian president, he touched on important bilateral issues in various fields, explaining that the bilateral discussions included many topics of common interest.
* Qatar keen to establish a permanent and continuous dialogue with Iran
His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani expressed his thanks to the Iranian president for his invitation to visit Iran, and for the warm welcome accorded to His Highness and the accompanying delegation.
This came during joint press statements made by His Highness the Amir and President of Iran Ebrahim Raisi, after their talks at the Republican Palace on Thursday. His Highness the Amir affirmed that this is his second visit to Iran, which comes after the recent visit of the Iranian president to Doha, and this visit reflects the importance of relations between the two countries and the joint work to strengthen, develop and push them to higher levels.
His Highness the Amir affirmed that in his meeting with the Iranian president, he touched on important bilateral issues in various fields, explaining that the bilateral discussions included many topics of common interest, and that the two sides agreed on the importance of all working in the region to resolve conflicts, reduce tension and make the region in a better situation, including serve its people. With regard to Qatari-Iranian relations, His Highness the Amir indicated that Qatar is keen to establish a permanent and continuous dialogue, stressing that Iran is a neighbour and has historical relations with Qatar based on common interests, mutual respect and meaningful discussion for the sake of stability in the region and strengthening international peace and security. With regard to regional and international issues, His Highness the Amir indicated that he discussed with the Iranian president the Palestinian issue, and the continued Israeli occupation and violation of the rights of the Palestinian people were discussed. In this context, His Highness the Amir and the Iranian president expressed their sincere condolences to the family of Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, who was martyred by the Israeli occupation forces. His Highness the Amir called for the perpetrators of this heinous crime to be held accountable, and called on the international community to abandon double standards and protect civilians from repeated Israeli attacks that violate international laws and norms.
