The Permanent Mission of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Geneva held a reception at the President Wilson Hotel marking the National Day. The ceremony was attended by a number of dignitaries including Mr. Michael Moller, Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva, Directors of the United Nations Specialized Agencies in Geneva, several Ambassadors and delegates of Permanent Missions accredited to the United Nations, officials of the Government of Geneva and representatives of the local media.

HE Ambassador Ali Khalfan Al-Mansouri, Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Office in Geneva welcomed the guests attending the reception and delivered a speech in which he recalled the efforts of the founder of Qatar Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani who laid down the foundations of the State of Qatar. HE the Ambassador extended greetings and congratulations to HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, and the Qatari people, wishing the State of Qatar continued glory and pride.

In his speech, HE pointed out that Qatar National Day, which is celebrated this year under the theme: 'Qatar Will Remain Free,' is an occasion to reaffirm the Qatari people's spirit of steadfastness, solidarity and standing around HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al -Thani.

HE Ambassador Ali Khalfan Al-Mansouri also stressed that the State of Qatar will remain a free, thanks to the loyalty of the leadership and citizens, and no one will stop the nation’s march of progress, as the people of Qatar are rallying around their wise leadership.