Doha, Qatar: The Shura Council held yesterday its regular weekly meeting at Tamim bin Hamad Hall under the chairmanship of Speaker of the Council H E Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim.
At the outset of the meeting, HE the Speaker of the Council welcomed, on his behalf and on behalf of the Council’s members, the results of the state visit paid by H H Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah to the country last Tuesday, stressing that the discussions held by H H the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and his brother the Amir of Kuwait will undoubtedly contribute to deepening the bonds of brotherhood and joint cooperation between the two sides.
The Council appreciated the keenness of H H the Amir and his brother, H H Amir of Kuwait, to support the distinguished relations between the two countries and the two brotherly peoples, in a way that contributes to supporting and strengthening joint Gulf action, noting that the great popular welcome for the visit reflects the strength of the deep-rooted historical relationship between the two sides.
On the other hand, the Council welcomed the country’s hosting of the Web Summit Qatar 2024 that brings together thousands of entrepreneurs, investors, technology sector leaders and experts from all over the world to discuss the latest developments in technology and innovation.
The Council praised the country’s keenness to host such events, which contribute to launching many new initiatives aimed at developing the business environment in the technology sector in the country, and opening new horizons to attract international companies wishing to expand in this sector, while hailing the participation of 100 local startup companies in the summit.
The Council expressed its disappointment that the UN Security Council failed to issue a resolution for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, stressing that the credibility of international law is at stake and is facing a test that depends on the Security Councils position regarding the Israeli aggression on the Palestinian territories. The Council also expressed deep regret at the failure of the international system to protect civilians in the Gaza Strip, denouncing the double standards in dealing with the tragic situation in the Strip, and warning of the consequences of its continuation on security and stability in the region and the world.
