Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent a message of condolence to Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani following the death of Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.

“I was deeply saddened to learn of the death of the Father Emir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.

His Highness’s significant role and contribution to Qatar’s development and prosperity, strengthening its international standing, and advancing regional and international dialogue and cooperation will forever remain in the pages of history.

Armenia highly values the late emir’s major contribution to strengthening and developing friendly relations between Armenia and Qatar. This is also reflected in the Order of Friendship awarded to the Father Emir by the Republic of Armenia.

At this difficult time, on behalf of the Armenian government and personally, I extend my deepest condolences to Your Highness, Qatar’s leadership and friendly people, as well as the late emir’s family and loved ones, wishing them strength and resilience at this painful time of loss,” the message said.