Somali PM Asks Qatar to Play Role in Achieving Reconciliation, Reconstruction in Somalia

Doha, November 30 (QNA) - Somali Prime Minister Dr Abdul Wali Muhammad Ali Gass said that he asked during his current visit to the State of Qatar and his meetings with senior officials here a Qatari role in achieving reconciliation between the Somali factions as well as in the reconstruction. While hailing the results of his talks in Doha, he also praised Qatar's positions at Arab, African, Islamic and international levels. In an interview with Qatar News Agency (QNA), Dr Gass said that HH the Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani had told him that Qatar attaches due attention to the stability of and support for Somalia, adding that HH the Emir and HE Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabor Al Thani promised to do all that they can do for Somalia, and that Qatar will not abandon Somalia, stressing that he was confident about this noble promise. While explaining that his visit to Qatar was to discuss ways of boosting bilateral ties, he said it was not a surprise for him to visit this country, with which Somalia has long-term relationships. He added that he came here to seek Qatar's help in the reconstruction, reconciliation and development of his country in all fields, stressing that Qatar is one of key Arab states that can play a leading role in this regard. (QNA)