Turkiye and Qatar enjoy robust ties: Turkish envoy
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Ambassador of the Republic of Turkiye HE Dr Mustafa Goksu has said Turkiye and Qatar enjoy robust ties grounded in mutual trust and solidarity.
Speaking at a press conference on Monday, the Turkish ambassador underscored Turkiye's gratitude for Qatar's unwavering support and reaffirmed both nations' shared commitment to peace, stability, and cooperation.
The Turkish Embassy in Qatar is commemorating the ninth anniversary of Türkiye's resolute defense of its democracy on Tuesday.
He expressed his deep gratitude to the Turkish people for their unwavering commitment to upholding the country's democratic institutions in the face of the failed coup attempt on July 15, 2016.
He said that night Turkiye faced an unprecedented threat when the Fethullah Terrorist Organization (FETO) sought to topple its democratically elected government through violence, attacking critical institutions and targeting civilians. The coup was defeated through the resolute stand of unarmed citizens, leaving 251 dead and over 2000 injured, and demonstrating an extraordinary commitment to constitutional order. Ambassador Goksu expressed his gratitude to the leadership of Qatar on its principled and timely support exemplified by His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani who was the first leader to call President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. page 2
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