Shura Council Commends World Cup Opening, Reviews State's Draft General Budget for Fiscal Year 2023

Doha, November 21 (QNA) - The Shura Council held on Monday its regular weekly meeting, under the chairpersonship of HE Speaker of the Shura Council Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim. On behalf of all members of the Shura Council, HE Speaker of Shura Council extended the warmest 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, on the occasion of the remarkable success of the opening ceremony of the World Cup Qatar 2022, which was held Sunday (yesterday) at Al Bayt Stadium reflecting a distinguished and dazzling organization, in the presence of a number of Their Majesties, Highnesses, and Excellencies leaders of countries and heads of delegations of sisterly and friendly countries. The Shura Council expressed sincere appreciation for the care and attention given by HH the Amir to the Qatari youth, stressing that the remarkable success achieved in the opening ceremony, as well as the excellence and brilliancy that were seen in organizing the tournament - which will continue until December 18 - enhances the prestigious position that Qatar has reached in the field of sports, at the regional and international levels. The Council also expressed its highest appreciation for the efforts that have been extorted by the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) and various sectors in the country over the past 12 years; pointing out that the cooperation between them resulted in the implementation of major projects that strengthened the infrastructure of the State in several areas, created a bright reality for the country, and will leave a sustainable legacy for successive generations. The Shura Council also extended thanks to leaders of the sisterly and friendly countries who attended the World Cup opening ceremony alongside HH the Amir yesterday; welcoming the visitors of the country and wishing them a pleasant stay in Doha. The Shura Council looked forward for the tournament to achieve its objectives by promoting rapprochement between peoples, and offering an opportunity for civilizations interaction and cultural exchange. The Council also extended thanks to parliamentary friends from different countries of the world, expressing appreciation for their response to the invitation to attend the World Cup opening and accompanying activities, as well as their supportive stances for the State of Qatar in hosting the tournament, and their support for the efforts the country has made in organizing, implementing and preparing for the tournament. HE Secretary-General of the Shura Council Dr. Ahmed bin Nasser Al Fadhala read out the agenda of the session. The minutes of the previous session were ratified, and the Council agreed unanimously that the session will be confidential. At the outset of its deliberations, the Council discussed the State's draft general budget for the fiscal year 2023, and the draft law approving the budget, with the participation of HE Minister of Finance Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari and a number of the ministry's ranking officials. HE the Minister gave a full explanation of the draft budget, and answered the questions and inquiries of the members of the council. HE Speaker of Shura Council extended his thanks to HE Minister of Finance for the full explanation that he provided about the items and sectors of the State's general budget, commending in this context the wise policy and guidance of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, and his keenness on the welfare of the citizens. Members of the Shura Council also extended their thanks to HE the Minister of Finance for the full explanation that he provided about the items and sectors of the State's general budget, expressing their appreciation for his role in strengthening the principle of partnership and cooperation between the executive and legislative authorities; looking forward to more fruitful cooperation in a way that contributes to achieving common goals. The Council also extended thanks to the officials of the Ministry of Finance who attended the session and the Financial and Economic Affairs Committee meetings, for providing explanations and answering the council's inquiries. At the end of the meeting, the Shura Council agreed to complete discussing the State's draft general budget for the fiscal year 2023 and the draft law approving the budget; in addition to reviewing the Financial and Economic Affairs Committee's report on the two mentioned drafts, in the next meeting. (QNA)