Amir sends congratulations to president of Russia
DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has sent a cable of congratulations to President of the Russian Federation HE Vladimir Putin on the occasion of his country's National Day.
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