General Secretariat – Riyadh

His Excellency Mr Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), extended his highest congratulations and blessings to His Highness Shaikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Amir of the State of Qatar, as well as to the esteemed government and the dear Qatari people, on the occasion of the National Day of the State of Qatar, wishing its wise government and people continued growth, progress, and prosperity.

"The State of Qatar has witnessed a comprehensive developmental renaissance across all fields, enabling it to realise distinctive civilizational achievements," His Excellency stressed, adding: "These accomplishments are a source of pride and honour for the noble Qatari people and all citizens of the GCC states, who hold the sincerest feelings of love, affection, and appreciation for the State of Qatar and its people, affirming the bonds of kinship, shared history, and common destiny."

His Excellency concluded by wishing the State of Qatar every success in achieving further accomplishments under the wise Qatari leadership, steering the nation toward greater development and progress.