Aoun Mourns Former Qatari Emir, Praises His Support for Lebanon
President of the Republic Joseph Aoun expressed his deep sorrow over the passing of former Qatar Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, saying his death represents a great loss for Qatar, Lebanon, and the Arab world.
President Aoun said: Lebanon, its president and people, remember with great appreciation and loyalty the sincere fraternal positions expressed by the late Emir toward Lebanon, particularly during the Israeli aggression in July 2006. At that time, Qatar, under his leadership, stood by Lebanon during one of its darkest periods and contributed to easing the suffering of its people.
Lebanon also highly values the initiatives launched by His Highness in the field of rebuilding Lebanese villages and towns damaged by the war, a step that reflected the depth of Arab solidarity and a sense of responsibility, leaving a lasting impact on the hearts of the Lebanese people.
The late Emir was a true friend of Lebanon and played an active role in bringing Lebanese perspectives closer together. He launched initiatives that had a significant impact on the path of national reconciliation, most notably his sponsorship of the 2008 Doha Conference, which brought an end to a critical phase in Lebanon’s modern history, restored political life to constitutional institutions, and helped restore security across Lebanon.
