{"id":52307,"date":"2024-12-17T17:24:27","date_gmt":"2024-12-17T17:24:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/qatar-national-day-celebrated-in-kigali-with-strengthened-partnerships\/"},"modified":"2024-12-19T08:35:55","modified_gmt":"2024-12-19T08:35:55","slug":"qatar-national-day-celebrated-in-kigali-with-strengthened-partnerships","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/qatar-national-day-celebrated-in-kigali-with-strengthened-partnerships\/","title":{"rendered":"Qatar National Day celebrated in Kigali with strengthened partnerships"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Charge d\u2019Affaires at the Qatari Embassy, Ali Bin Hamad Al Aida, hosted the guests and highlighted the significance of the occasion. In his address, Al Aida commemorated the leadership of Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, who founded the nation on December 18, 1878, and praised Qatar\u2019s development over the last 146 years.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cQatar has grown into a beacon of progress and achievement. Under the wise leadership of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, our country continues to advance a purposeful national vision, reflected in our remarkable strides in human, economic, social, and environmental development,\u201d Al Aida said.<\/p>\n<p>The Charge d\u2019Affaires further emphasized Qatar\u2019s consistent role as a reliable global partner, citing its policies grounded in cooperation, transparency, and balance. He underscored the strong and flourishing relations between Qatar and Rwanda, describing them as a testament to shared aspirations.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cQatar-Rwanda relations have flourished across multiple domains, evolving into a strategic and long-term partnership under the leadership of both nations,\u201d Al Aida noted.<\/p>\n<p>He highlighted the Bugesera International Airport project as a transformative initiative that reflects the shared vision of both nations, describing it as one of the largest infrastructure projects in the region.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-78962 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/pic_4-79.jpg\" alt=\"The Charge d\u2019Affaires at the Qatari Embassy, Ali Bin Hamad Al Aida, hosted the guests and highlighted the significance of the occasion.\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Amb. Olivier Nduhungirehe, Rwanda\u2019s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, celebrated the deepening bilateral ties between Qatar and Rwanda. He acknowledged Qatar\u2019s visionary leadership and praised the country\u2019s remarkable achievements in fostering global prosperity and development.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRwanda values the excellent relations between our two countries and reaffirms its commitment to strengthen further the cooperation in areas of mutual interest for the benefit of our people,\u201d Nduhungirehe said.<\/p>\n<p>He commended Qatar for successfully organizing significant global events, including the Doha Forum and the Formula One Qatar Airways Grand Prix, which were attended by President Kagame.<\/p>\n<p>Nduhungirehe highlighted Rwanda\u2019s recent bid to host a Formula One Grand Prix, underscoring Qatar\u2019s experience as a valuable reference.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are looking forward to learning from the experience of countries like Qatar, with which Rwanda takes inspiration,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<p>The Minister also took a moment to honor the late Qatari Ambassador Misfer bin Faisal Al Shahwani, who passed away in July this year. He described him as a distinguished diplomat who played an active role in strengthening bilateral ties between the two nations.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-78960 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/pic_3-101.jpg\" alt=\"The Charge d\u2019Affaires at the Qatari Embassy, Ali Bin Hamad Al Aida delivering his keynote address.\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Further reflecting on the achievements of Qatar-Rwanda cooperation, Nduhungirehe emphasized the importance of the $1.3 billion Bugesera International Airport project, where Qatar Airways holds a 60% investment stake. He described it as a gateway for increased opportunities for people and businesses in the region.<\/p>\n<p>The Minister praised Qatar\u2019s contributions to capacity building in Rwanda through the Qatar Fund for Development. He highlighted the role of scholarships in providing world-class education to Rwandans and preparing youth for the jobs of the future.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBy equipping the youth with the right skills, we are creating the ideal conditions for our societies to grow more prosperous,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Nduhungirehe also acknowledged Qatar\u2019s role in sports development in Rwanda through its partnership with Paris Saint-Germain Football Club, which fosters talent and strengthens the country\u2019s sports ecosystem.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-78954 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/pic_6-50.jpg\" alt=\"Amb. Olivier Nduhungirehe, Rwanda\u2019s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, celebrated the deepening bilateral ties between Qatar and Rwanda.\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>During the celebration, recognition gifts were presented to various stakeholders for their contributions to the embassy\u2019s operations and activities. Among the honored partners was IGIHE, recognized for its exemplary support as a valued working media partner.<\/p>\n<p>The evening was marked by a spirit of camaraderie as guests enjoyed a sumptuous dinner and celebrated the growing partnership between Rwanda and Qatar. Both Al Aida and Nduhungirehe reaffirmed their nations\u2019 commitment to fostering peace, development, and shared prosperity.<\/p>\n<p>In closing, remarks. Nduhungirehe affirmed that Rwanda highly appreciates the continued and fortified partnership displayed between the two countries and that the ongoing collaboration would continue to build a bright future for both of our nations.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-78958 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/pic_10-15.jpg\" alt=\"The evening was marked by a spirit of camaraderie and guests enjoyed a sumptuous dinner and celebrated the growing partnership between Rwanda and Qatar.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-78961 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/pic_2-114.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-78959 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/pic_1-131.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-78957 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/pic_9-21.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-78956 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/pic_8-28.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-78955 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/pic_7-38.jpg\" alt=\"The Charge d\u2019Affaires at the Qatari Embassy, Ali Bin Hamad Al Aida.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-78953 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/pic_5-62.jpg\" alt=\"Amb. Olivier Nduhungirehe and Charge d\u2019Affaires at the Qatari Embassy, Ali Bin Hamad Al Aida cut the cake in celebration.\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On Monday, December 16th, the Embassy of Qatar in Rwanda hosted a grand celebration to mark Qatar National Day. The event brought together a distinguished audience of local and international dignitaries, including ambassadors, heads of diplomatic missions, and representatives of international organizations, to honor the foundation of the State of Qatar.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":135,"featured_media":2000078952,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[75],"byline":[3135],"hashtag":[],"class_list":["post-52307","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-homenews","byline-sam-k-nkurunziza-2"],"bylines":[{"id":3135,"name":"Sam K Nkurunziza","slug":"sam-k-nkurunziza-2","description":"","image":{"id":0,"url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=96&d=mm&f=y&r=g","alt":"Default avatar","title":"Default avatar","caption":"","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","sizes":[]},"user_id":null}],"contributors":[{"id":3135,"name":"Sam K Nkurunziza","slug":"sam-k-nkurunziza-2","description":"","image":{"id":0,"url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=96&d=mm&f=y&r=g","alt":"Default avatar","title":"Default avatar","caption":"","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","sizes":[]},"user_id":null}],"featured_image":{"id":2000078952,"url":"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/IMG\/logo\/profile-156.jpg","alt":"","caption":"","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","width":0,"height":0,"sizes":{"thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/IMG\/logo\/profile-156.jpg","width":1,"height":1},"medium":{"url":"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/IMG\/logo\/profile-156.jpg","width":1,"height":1},"medium_large":{"url":"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/IMG\/logo\/profile-156.jpg","width":1,"height":1},"large":{"url":"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/IMG\/logo\/profile-156.jpg","width":1,"height":1},"full":{"url":"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/IMG\/logo\/profile-156.jpg","width":0,"height":0}}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52307","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/135"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=52307"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52307\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2000078952"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=52307"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=52307"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=52307"},{"taxonomy":"byline","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/byline?post=52307"},{"taxonomy":"hashtag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/hashtag?post=52307"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}