Italy highlights strong ties with Qatar
<p>Doha, Qatar: The Embassy of Italy in Qatar hosted yesterday, at The St. Regis Doha, a joint celebration of Italy’s National Day and the National Unity and Armed Forces Day, bringing together senior Qatari officials, members of the diplomatic corps, business representatives and the Italian community.</p> <p>The event was attended also by Minister of State and President of the Qatar…
Doha, Qatar saw a joint celebration on September 2nd at The St. Regis Doha, marking Italy's National Day and the National Unity and Armed Forces Day. The event, hosted by the Embassy of Italy in Qatar, brought together senior Qatari officials, diplomats, business leaders, and members of the Italian community.
Attending the event were high-ranking officials such as Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al-Kawari, Minister of State and President of the Qatar National Library; Mohammed bin Ali bin Mohammed Al Mannai, Minister of Communications and Information Technology; Ibrahim Yousif Abdullah Fakhroo, Director of the Department of Protocol at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; and Maj. Gen. Abdulaziz Falah Al Dosari, Advisor to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs for Telecommunications and Space Affairs.
Italian Ambassador to Qatar, Paolo Toschi, delivered a speech reiterating the strong ties between Italy and Qatar. He emphasized their shared commitment to dialogue, peace, and security, and promised continued support for Qatar amid challenging regional circumstances. The Ambassador stated, "Today, as we celebrate Italy's Republic Day and honor our Armed Forces, we also celebrate the enduring friendship between our leaders, Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and H.E.
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and all branches of our institutions and of private sector. Our message is simple: Qatar, Italy stands by your side."
The celebration highlighted the importance of defense and security cooperation between the two nations. Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto is set to visit Qatar in April 2026, underscoring the growing significance of this cooperation.
During the event, the Italian community in Qatar was also recognized. Italy is a growing presence in various strategic sectors of the Qatari economy, contributing to the country's development. The evening featured a musical performance by Italian artists and a tribute to the legacy of Italian cinema, including Federico Fellini's La Dolce Vita.
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