Doha: HH the Deputy Amir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Thani sent congratulatory cables to the leaders of Somalia, Rwanda, Burundi, and Canada on the occasions of their respective national celebrations.

According to Qatar News Agency, HH the Deputy Amir conveyed his congratulations to HE President of the Federal Republic of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on the occasion of Somalia's Independence Day. Similarly, he extended his congratulations to HE President of the Republic of Rwanda Paul Kagame as Rwanda marked its Independence Day.

In addition, HH the Deputy Amir sent a congratulatory cable to HE President of the Republic of Burundi Evariste Ndayishimiye in celebration of Burundi's Independence Day. Furthermore, he extended his good wishes to HE Governor General of Canada Louise Arbour on the occasion of Canada Day.