HE Foreign Minister Addresses the Meeting of Diplomatic Missions Heads

Doha, January 28 (QNA) - HE Foreign Minister Dr. Khalid bin Mohamed Al Attiyah extended thanks to HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani for patronizing the annual meeting of heads of diplomatic missions, stressing that HH's speech at the meeting will be the foreign ministry's work approach. In his address today, Dr. Al Attiyah said the meeting is a great opportunity for conducting a thorough review of work strategies and for coordination and cooperation between the foreign ministry and all government agencies to promote the successes of the state's foreign policy in various fields in addition to achieving the high interests of the State of Qatar under the directives of HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani. He pointed to the challenges with which the Qatari foreign policy has interacted during the past three years, most notably the international community's failure to crack major issues like the Syrian crisis and the Palestinian issue in addition to the racial and sectarian tensions, which led to violent incidents in many countries and parts of the world. HE Dr. Al Attiyah explained that the principles of the Qatari foreign policy are based on the core values of the state, non-interference in the internal affairs of states, the consolidation of Qatar's bilateral and multilateral relations by strengthening traditional friendly relations and the establishment of new relationships in all parts of the world, mutual respect and common interests with all countries, the best interest of the Qatari citizens, and good neighborliness. He pointed out that the most important form of Qatari foreign policy is preventive diplomacy that aims to contain the crisis and alleviate disputes and conflicts in the region and the world (Qatari Initiatives). "Moderation and realism are two inherent features of Qatar's foreign policy," he added. He went on saying that the human dimension is an important and essential aspect of Qatar's foreign policy, adding that this was clear in the important and effective humanitarian roles that Doha played many regions of the world, including mediation for the release of hostages. Qatar's policy is also based on the diversification of income sources through engaging in building strong partnerships with major economic blocs and countries, he added. HE Dr. Al Attiyah touched on Qatar's stances towards some major events in 2014, stressing Doha's firm keenness on fraternal relations with all GCC states. (QNA)