Indonesia Remembers the Contributions of Sheikh Hamad
The Indonesian government has conveyed its condolences on the passing of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar who served from 1995 to 2013. The statement was delivered by Foreign Minister Sugiono during a visit to the Embassy of Qatar in Jakarta on Wednesday (15/7).
“Innalillahi wa innailaihi rojiun. We all express our deepest sorrow over the passing of Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani,” said Sugiono.
According to him, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani was a figure who made a significant contribution in transforming Qatar into an influential nation on the global stage. He also assessed that Sheikh Hamad’s leadership played a vital role in strengthening bilateral relations between Indonesia and Qatar.
“He was also a leader who was able to make Qatar a very influential country. And of course, in relation to ties with Indonesia, he also played a major and active role in creating close relations between the two countries, which are currently being continued by the Emir and President Prabowo Subianto,” he stated.
On the occasion, Sugiono also offered prayers for the late Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and all the people of Qatar. He hoped the deceased would be granted the best place in the sight of Allah SWT and that the people of Qatar would be given fortitude in facing this grief.
“We pray that he is granted the best place in the sight of Allah SWT and pray that all the people of Qatar are given strength and continue to be inspired by his leadership and struggle,” he said.
Furthermore, Sugiono is optimistic that relations between Indonesia and Qatar will continue to develop in the future. He affirmed that Qatar is one of Indonesia’s strategic partners in supporting various shared agendas and interests.
“I think, as we already have, this relationship will continue to run harmoniously. And I think Qatar also has a strategic role in the context of working together to achieve all the goals that our government wants to achieve,” he concluded.