Doha: HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani has sent cables of congratulations to HE President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and HE President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Taye Atske Selassie, celebrating the anniversary of Republic Day and National Day, respectively. HH the Deputy Amir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Thani also extended his congratulations to the leaders of both nations on these significant occasions.
According to Qatar News Agency, HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani joined in the celebrations by congratulating HE Prime Minister of Azerbaijan Ali Asadov and HE Prime Minister of Ethiopia Abiy Ahmed Ali. In addition to these diplomatic engagements, the Prime Minister chaired the Cabinet's regular meeting and held talks with visiting Kuwaiti Minister of Public Works Dr. Noura Mohammed Al-Mashaan at the Amiri Diwan.
Engagement with international dignitaries continued as HE Minister of Labour Dr. Ali bin Samikh Al Marri met with HE Minister of Civil Service and Social Dialogue of Chad Abdallah Boudo Bami. Furthermore, HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi held discussions in Tbilisi with HE Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia Alexander Khvtisiashvili.
In other news, HE Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs Ghanem bin Shaheen Al Ghanim inaugurated the Abu Hamour Endowment, a project overseen by the General Directorate of Endowments. Meanwhile, HE Undersecretary of the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Eng. Abdulaziz bin Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Zaid Al Mahmoud highlighted Qatar's ongoing efforts to develop a comprehensive National Adaptation Plan to address climate challenges.
The State of Qatar has condemned the attack on a military site in Mali and continues to affirm its position as a knowledge economy hub, aligning its efforts with the Qatar National Vision 2030. Qatar Museums represented the nation at the 23rd Meeting of Undersecretaries for Antiquities and Museums in the GCC, while the Ministry of Municipality participated in the 92nd General Session of the World Organization for Animal Health in Paris.
Qatar also played a role in regional cooperation by signing the charter of the Global Water Organization in Riyadh and participating in the ASEAN-GCC-China Summit in Kuala Lumpur, which praised Qatar's mediation efforts in Gaza. Additionally, the Qatari-Omani Parliamentary Friendship Group visited Oman to strengthen bilateral parliamentary relations.
The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology addressed AI ethics at the International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, concluding with the Doha Declaration on AI and Human Rights. Lastly, HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser attended the Qatar Foundation Schools Commencement Ceremony, celebrating the achievements of 300 graduates.