The State of Qatar denounces a statement made by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Kingdom of Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates on June 8 which involved many false allegations directed at the State of Qatar made for political gains and to tarnish the public opinion's image of the State of Qatar. The latest statement confirms the insistence of the aforementioned countries in continuing their policy of making false accusations and promoting lies against the State of Qatar without taking the facts, legal considerations, brotherly ties, or the joint destiny of the region into account. This comes at a time when the region is facing many challenges that all will pay a price for if they pursue a method of hostility and merging of fantasy with reality in order to create a sense of confusion and to avoid relying on common sense in resolving differences.

HE Minister of Economy and Commerce, Sheikh Ahmed bin Jassim Al-Thani, met here Sunday with General President of Turkish Industrialist Businesswomen and Businessmen Confederation (SANKON), Nezaket Emine Atasoy. Talks during the meeting dealt with bilateral relations between the two countries and aspects of joint cooperation, particularly in the economic, trade and investment fields, and means of developing them.

HE Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani met on Tuesday with HE Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu. During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations between both countries and ways to boost and develop them, in addition to reviewing the latest developments in Syria. The two sides confirmed the importance of finding a political solution that guarantees the safety and unity of Syria, and works in accordance with the United Nations resolutions.

HH the Deputy Emir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Thani met Tuesday at the Emiri Diwan office with HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey Mouloud Jawish Oglu. During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations and a number of regional and international issues, especially the latest developments in the region.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey H.E. Mr. Mevlüt Çavuşoğluwill visit Qatar on 24-25 April 2017. During his visit, Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu will hold a bilateral meeting with the Qatari Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani. The Foreign Minister of The State of Qatar, H.E Çavuşoğlu will also be received by the Emir of The State of Qatar, H.H. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani. During the meetings, there will be an exchange of views on bilateral relations as well as regional and international issues.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs H.E. Mr. Mevlüt Çavuşoğluwill visit Qatar on 24-25 April 2017. During his visit, Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu will hold a bilateral meeting with the Qatari Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani. Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu will also be received by the Amir of Qatar, H.E. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani. During the meetings, there will be an exchange of views on bilateral relations as well as regional and international issues.

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) welcomed Friday the release of Qatari citizens who were kidnapped in Iraq, and their safe return to the State of Qatar. Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Dr Yousef bin Ahmed Al-Othaimeen released a statement today expressing his appreciation to the efforts the Iraqi government made in finding and releasing the Qatari citizens. He added that the OIC monitored closely the developments of the humanitarian issue and released a number of decisions regarding it. The last of which was from the 43rd session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation in Uzbekistan when they condemned the kidnapping as contradicting with all of Islamic teachings and international law. The council also said the kidnapping harmed relations between member countries and called for guaranteeing the safety and the release of the kidnapped.

HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received phone calls on Friday from a number of their majesties, excellencies, and highnesses leaders of Arab and Islamic countries, who expressed their sincere congratulations on the safe return of Qatari citizens who were kidnapped in the Republic of Iraq. HH the Emir received phone calls from HH Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmed Al Jaber Al Sabah, HM King Hamad bin Eissa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain, HE President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and HRH Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa.

HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani Received the Qatari citizens who were kidnapped in the Republic of Iraq, upon their arrival to Doha International Airport Friday afternoon. The number of Qatari citizens kidnapped was (26) and the people accompanying them. They entered Iraq legally and were kidnapped while they were on a hunting trip in December 2015.

HE Minister of Municipality and Environment Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Rumaihi met on Thursday with Mayor of Ankara Melih Gokcek, who is currently visiting Doha. During the meeting, they discussed aspects of cooperation between Qatar's municipalities and Ankara municipality in the field of municipal affairs and other related topics.