World leaders continue to pay condolences to Amir on Father Amir’s passing

His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, welcomed world leaders and senior officials at Lusail Palace on Wednesday as they offered condolences following the passing of His Highness the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. The visits reflected the international community's respect for the late Father Amir and his lasting contributions to Qatar's development, diplomacy, and regional peace.

Global Leaders Offer Condolences

Among the dignitaries who paid their respects were:

• UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan

• King Abdullah II of Jordan

• Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas

• Ras Al Khaimah Ruler Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi

• Yemen Presidential Leadership Council Chairman Dr Rashad Mohammed Al Alimi

• Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye

• German President Dr Frank-Walter Steinmeier

• Georgian President Mikheil Kavelashvili

• Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh (United Kingdom)

• Nepal Vice President Ram Sahaya Prasad Yadav

• Sri Lanka Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya

• French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu

• Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani

• Kyrgyzstan Cabinet Chairman Adylbek Aleshovich Kasymaliev

• Cuba Deputy Prime Minister Eduardo Martinez

• Tajikistan Deputy Prime Minister Sulaymon Ziyozoda

A Strong Message of International Solidarity

The visiting leaders expressed their heartfelt condolences to Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the ruling Al Thani family, and the people of Qatar. They offered prayers for the late Father Amir, recognizing his remarkable legacy in:

• Transforming Qatar into a global economic and diplomatic power.

• Promoting regional peace and international cooperation.

• Advancing national development through investment, education, and infrastructure.

• Strengthening Qatar's global standing and international partnerships.

Senior Qatari Leaders Attend Reception

• The condolence receptions were attended by several senior Qatari leaders and officials, including:

• Deputy Amir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani

• Personal Representative of the Amir Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani

• Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani

• Shura Council Speaker Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim

• Members of the ruling family, the sons of the late Father Amir, and senior sheikhs and government officials.

The gathering highlighted the widespread international respect for Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, whose leadership continues to be recognized as a defining force in shaping modern Qatar and fostering peace and cooperation across the region and beyond.