Category: Government

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi described his country’s relations with Syria as “strategic and deep”, stressing that his visit to Syria comes in the framework of consolidating these relations and developing them in all domains.

In an interview with al-Mayadeen TV. Channel on Tuesday, President Raisi expressed his country’s readiness to cooperate with Syria in regard with the rebuilding process, noting that “this process should start quickly, and the displaced return to their homeland and the conditions return to normal state.”

The Iranian President pointed out that his country has supported Syria, since the beginning of the war against it, in facing the Takfirists and the terrorists, asserting that “the Americans and the Zionists have pinned much hopes that Syria will collapse and that they will break the front line of the resistance.”

The Iranian President welcomed the return of Syria’s relations with the rest of the countries of the region, calling for the departure of the US forces illegitimately existing in the Syrian territories immediately.

Source: Syrian Arab News Agency

Qatar Press Center organized a seminar titled: “Qatar World Cup 2022… Idea, Legacy and Sustainability,” in cooperation with Qatar Media Corporation.

The event addressed several topics concerning the journey of Qatar’s hosting of the World Cup 2022, which was held for the first time in the Middle East and Arab world.

The seminar touched on the historic successes Qatar has achieved at all levels, including the major achievements made by this hosting and its significant and influencing role for the generations to come.

In his inaugural remark, HE President of the Qatar Press Center Saad Mohammed Al Rumaihi welcomed the attendees, noting the size of the great success Qatar highlighted by hosting the first tournament in the region that enabled Arab people to feel proud.

In this regard, Al Rumaihi stressed that Qatar World Cup 2022 was one of the most successful tournaments to be organized in the history of the world cup, in addition to the young capabilities that were candidly able to organize one of the most successful tournament’s versions.

What has been achieved will be a significant catalyst for Doha to proceed with providing excellence by hosting major sporting events, he noted.

On the other hand, Chief Operations Officer of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Jassim Abdulaziz Al Jassim said that Qatar handled the World Cup differently, and there was a sharp focus on legacy, adding that the tournament is not confined to 28 days only.

Al Bayt Stadium remained a destination for the inhabitants of Al Khor city and the remaining areas, Al Jassim added, pointing out that there are upcoming tournaments to be held in Doha, which is indicative of the existing infrastructure, as well as the accumulative expertise Qatar has acquired through the tournament and the outcome was satisfactory.

He underlined that all state entities had contributed to making a legacy, and there were synergistic efforts among all state institutions, as the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy sought to coordinate with all entities to overcome all vexing challenges.

In concluding his statement, Al Jassim asserted that plans are ready to host the 2023 AFC Asian Cup, and the work is afoot to accomplish everything similar to what had been achieved in the world cup, especially since the tournament stadiums will host the matches again.

For his part, Major Hamad Al Ali of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 security force indicated that since Qatar’s bid to host the World Cup in 2010, there has been major work pertaining to the perfect preparations to host the tournament and create the suitable human cadre for the event.

Young security cadre had been dispatched to encounter numerous global experiences whether in South Africa 2010 FIFA World Cup, Brazil 2014 FIFA World Cup, or Russia 2018 World Cup, as well as several European Union tournaments, Al Ali said.

He added that all cadres participated in organizing these tournaments and acquired great expertise, pointing out that the cadres came out with a special security operations concept in Qatar.

‘Watan’ exercise was inaugurated with the participation of several entities and friendly countries that achieved great success, he noted, adding that the exercise was effective and successful in all simulation scenarios during the world cup, including methods of cooperation and coordination among all entities to ensure achievement of security and success for the tournament.

Source: Qatar News Agency

Foreign Ministers of Syria, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Iraq stressed support to Syria and its institutions to establish control on all its territory, end presence of terrorist and armed groups in the country and stop foreign intervention in the Syrian domestic affairs.

The Ministers, concluding their meeting in Amman on Monday, affirmed the importance of cooperation between Syria, the states concerned and the United Nations to crystalize a comprehensive strategy and deal with security challenges regarding border security and combating terrorism.

The final statement of the meeting said that priority should be given to end the crisis in Syria and its repercussions, end the suffering of the Syrian people through a political solution that keeps Syria sovereignty and territorial integrity, provide safe and voluntary return of refugees to their home.

The statement called for boosting cooperation between Syria and the neighboring countries in combating drugs trafficking.

Source: Syrian Arab News Agency

The return of diplomatic relations between Syria and Tunisia means a return to their normal level and that serves the two countries’ interest, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Tunisians Abroad of the Republic of Tunisia Nabil Ammar said.

Ammar added that restoring diplomatic relations to their normal level between Tunisia and Syria has been one of his main missions since he took office.

The Tunisian minister pointed out, in statements to the Tunisian news agency, that his country’s new ambassador to Syria had received his credentials and, for its part, Syria would appoint a new ambassador to Tunisia very soon, stressing that it was necessary to preserve the common interests of the two countries and expand their fields.

He described the recent visit of the Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Fayssal Mikdad to Tunisia as historic, and assured that his country “does not interfere in the internal affairs of other countries, and the future of Syria will be decided by the Syrian people themselves.”

Earlier, Tunisia’s President Kais Saied has appointed Mohamed Al-Mahdhabi as a new ambassador to Syria.

Source: Syrian Arab News Agency

Iranian President, Ebrahim Raisi, will pay a two-day official visit to Syria on Wednesday heading a high-ranking political and economic ministerial delegation.

During the visit, Raisi will hold talks with President Bashar al-Assad on bilateral relations and joint political and economic files in addition to the positive developments in the region.

Source: Syrian Arab News Agency

President Bashar al-Assad issued Monday a decree No. (7) for the year 2023 on establishing National Fund for Supporting Quake –Affected People.

The fund aims to provide the affected with financial support to overcome the physical, material, or moral damage caused to them, in accordance to approved standards

Source: Syrian Arab News Agency

The Bahrain Petroleum Company (Bapco) hosted a delegation from the Bahrain Society in London as part of their visit to the Kingdom from April 25 to May 1.

The Bahrain Society in London brings together all British people who spent periods of their childhood or their working careers in the Kingdom of Bahrain during the previous years, and many of them experienced different stages of the development of Bapco.

The visit’s programme included a visit to Cathedral of Our Lady of Arabia on April 29, to see its distinctive engineering design and the various sections it contains, followed by a tour of the Awali area, which was established in the wake of the discovery of oil in Bahrain in the 1930s to provide housing and entertainment for the expatriate workers of the company.

A documentary about the history of the Bahrain Petroleum Company since its inception and the stages of development that the company and the city of Awali have gone through over the years was reviewed.

Members of the visiting delegation expressed their thanks and appreciation to Bapco for the warm reception and hospitality, reviewing their memories of their stay in Bahrain and Awali.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

Vice-President of the Bahrain Football Association (BFA), His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali bin Isa Al Khalifa, has expressed deepest congratulations to National Security Advisor, Supreme Defence Council Secretary-General and Royal Guard Commander, His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, following the issuance of an order by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, promoting him to the rank of Lieutenant-General.

HH Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali bin Isa affirmed that the precious royal trust reflects HH Shaikh Nasser’s distinguished capabilities and competence that he would dedicate to serving the nation.

He commended the tremendous efforts exerted by HH Shaikh Nasser to serve the homeland in various fields, wishing HH continued success in implementing the visions of HM the King in various sectors.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

His Highness Shaikh Abdulla Al-Fateh bin Mohammed bin Salman Al Khalifa today sent a cable of congratulations to National Security Advisor, Supreme Defence Council Secretary-General and Royal Guard Commander, His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, following the issuance of an order by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, promoting him to the rank of Lieutenant-General.

HH Shaikh Abdulla Al-Fateh affirmed that HH Shaikh Nasser’s promotion was in recognition of HH’s dedicated efforts to serving the homeland, distinguished military capabilities and contributions to various fields in which he has attained multiple achievements for the kingdom.

He wished HH Shaikh Nasser continued success in bringing about more achievements to the kingdom, under HM the King’s leadership.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

HH Shaikh Sultan El-Dine bin Mohammed bin Salman Al Khalifa, HH Shaikh Hashim bin Mohammed bin Salman Al Khalifa, HH Shaikh Nader bin Mohammed bin Salman Al Khalifa, HH Shaikh Nooh bin Mohammed bin Salman Al Khalifa and HH Shaikh Ali Zain Al-Abideen bin Mohammed bin Salman Al Khalifa today sent a cable of congratulations to National Security Advisor, Supreme Defence Council Secretary-General and Royal Guard Commander, His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, following the issuance of an order by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, promoting him to the rank of Lieutenant-General.

The sons of late HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman affirmed that HH Shaikh Nasser’s promotion was in recognition of HH’s dedicated efforts to serving the homeland, distinguished military capabilities and contributions to various fields in which he has attained multiple achievements for the kingdom.

They wished HH Shaikh Nasser continued success in bringing about more achievements to the kingdom, under HM the King’s leadership.

Source: Bahrain News Agency