Qatar Will Continue Efforts to Restore Peace in Syria: FM
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FRIDAY MARCH 12, 2021 RAJAB 28, 1442 VOL.14 NO. 5204 QR 2 Fajr: 4:31 am Dhuhr: 11:44 am DUSTY Asr: 3:08 pm Maghrib: 5:44 pm HIGH : 37°C LOW : 23 °C Isha: 7:12 pm World 3 Business 6 Sports 9 More deaths in Myanmar Investor wealth Georgian Basilashvili as army slaps new charges jumps QR14.5 bn saves match point to end against Suu Kyi in one week Federer’s run in Doha AMIR MEETS FOREIGN MINISTERS OF TURKEY AND RUSSIA His Highness the Amir of State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation His Highness the Amir of State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani with Foreign Minister of Sergey Lavrov and his accompanying delegation at the Amiri Diwan on Thursday. During the meeting, they reviewed the relations between Turkey Mevlut Cavusoglu at the Amiri Diwan on Thursday. During the meeting, they reviewed the strate- the two countries and the ways to enhance them, especially in the elds of economy, investment, energy and industry. They also reviewed the gic relations between the two countries and the ways to strengthen and develop them in various elds, most prominent regional and international developments. (QNA) in addition to latest developments at the regional and international levels. (QNA) Qatar will continue efforts to restore peace in Syria: FM Qatar, Turkey and Russia affirm the need to preserve sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria CATHERINE W GICHUKI Syrian crisis in providing effective DOHA assistance to the brotherly Syrian QATAR-TURKEY-RUSSIA JOINT STATEMENT people,” he said, adding that human- Deputy Prime Minister and Minister itarian activities will be supported its agencies, particularly of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mo- while efforts will be taken up for the G Emphasised their hamed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani repatriation of Syrian refugees. commitment to preserving the WHO, to prioritise has affirmed that Qatar will continue The FM said Qatar stresses the sovereignty, independence, vaccination inside Syria its efforts to help in restoring peace importance of voluntary and safe re- unity and territorial integrity G Emphasised the need to in Syria while continuing humani- turn of the internally displaced per- of Syria tarian aid. sons and the refugees to create con- increase humanitarian “Qatar reaffirms this commit- ducive conditions for peace making. G Expressed their conviction assistance to all Syrians ment both as the humanitarian and Talking about the Qatar-Turkey- that there is no military throughout the country political side. We will continue our Russia collaboration to find a solu- solution to the Syrian without discrimination, support for brotherly Syrian peo- tion to the Syrian crisis, Sheikh Mo- conflict, and reaffirming their politicisation and ple,” Sheikh Mohammed said at a hammed said, “We have seen there commitment to advancing a preconditions joint press conference with Turkish is a common ground of agreement.” political process facilitated G Stressed on the need to and Russian counterparts in Doha The FM said special envoys of all by the UN to support the on Thursday. the three countries will hold meet- facilitate the safe and Qatar, Turkey and Russia af- ings to make sure to have the neces- Syrian parties to reach a voluntary return of refugees firmed the need to preserve the sary mechanisms for aid to reach. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affair HE Sheikh Mohammed bin political solution and internally displaced sovereignty and territorial integrity “There will be follow-up ministe- Abdulrahman Al Thani, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov (R) and Turkish FM G Called upon the UN and persons of Syria and alleviate the humani- rial meetings and we hope that these Mevlut Cavusoglu (L) address a joint press conference in Doha on Thursday. tarian suffering resulting from the kinds of framework, either trilateral Syrian crisis. or bilateral, will be conducive to help cessitated the suspension of Syria’s between the two countries. aim is to look for concerted efforts to cil Resolution 2254. We worked “We hope that this meeting will the Syrian people to support the po- membership in the Arab League, The FM stressed Qatar’s firm po- reach a political solution in Syria.” with the Russian side to achieve be repeated regularly to achieve the litical track to help. The consultation expressing his hope for the progress sition in support of the political solu- “The lack of fulfillment of the this objective and we continue the aims and objectives,” he said. will continue between Qatar, Russia, of a political solution to this crisis. tion to the Syrian crisis. legitimate demands of the Syrian cooperation with Qatar to alleviate “The Syrian matter is closely Turkey and other countries.” He said Qatar continues to sup- For his part, Foreign Minister of people is the main reason behind human suffering and continue our linked to the hearts and minds of On Qatar’s position on the re- port the Syrian people and reach a Turkey Mevlut Cavusoglu said, “To- the continuation of this conflict, coordination.” the Qatari people. Qatar has spared turn of Syria to the Arab League, the political settlement that paves the day, we started a new consultative which cannot end without the im- no effort since the beginning of the FM said there are reasons that ne- way for the restoration of relations process with Qatar and Russia. Our plementation of UN Security Coun- Continued on page 2 Qatar affirms full Qatar Airways becomes rst Middle support for global efforts to safeguard East airline to trial IATA Travel Pass sports from crime TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Executive Akbar Al Baker said: QATAR has afrmed its support DOHA “As the world’s leading airline for all international efforts to for safety, innovation and cus- confront crimes targeting the QATAR Airways (QA) has be- tomer experience, we are the security and safety of sporting come the first airline in the industry’s firmest advocate for events, given its long history as a Middle East to begin trials of introducing digital solutions host of major international sports the innovative new IATA Travel to help passengers safely and tournaments and its preparations Pass ‘Digital Passport’ mobile seamlessly navigate complex for hosting the FIFA World Cup QFFD signs MoU to support app, in partnership with the and ever-changing entry re- in 2022. In a speech before the International Air Transport As- strictions across the globe.” United Nations Ofce on Drugs EAA in helping educate sociation (IATA), Qatar’s Min- “We have confidence in the and Crime (UNODC), Brigadier istry of Public Health, Primary credibility of the IATA Travel Ibrahim Khalil Al Mohannadi, head 250,000 children in Kenya Health Care Corporation and Pass as the industry’s most re- of legal affairs at the World Cup THE Qatar Fund For Development (QFFD) and the Ministry of Hamad Medical Corporation. liable and innovative solution 2022 security committee, said Education of the Republic of Kenya have signed a Memorandum Starting from March 11 given its strong data privacy there was great urgency to do so. of Understanding (MoU) in support of equitable access to qual- (Thursday), passengers on QA’s compliance, long-standing There were a lot of mechanisms ity primary education for out of school children (OOSC) in Kenya, Doha to Istanbul route became G From March 11, passengers planning to travel on QA’s entry rules engine and ability implemented that limit crimes which will be delivered by UNICEF. Contributions stemming from the first group to experience the Doha-Istanbul route will begin trialling the digital platform to provide an end-to-end so- targeting sporting events, over- the signing of this MoU will support education opportunities for ‘Digital Passport’ app which aims offering a more safe, secure and contactless experience lution. We are proud to be at seen by United Nations agen- 250,000 OOSC, reaching the most marginalised children, including to play an important role in the the forefront of trialling this cies, the Interpol, the Council of those with disabilities in urban informal settlements and arid and airline’s vision to have a more platform, being one of the first Europe and other bodies. He said semi-arid lands. The programme will be implemented by Education contactless, secure and seamless information on COVID-19 able the sharing of COVID-19 globally and the first airline Qatar is cooperating in all these Above All Foundations (EAA) strategic partner, UNICEF, and aims travel experience for its passen- health regulations at their des- test results with airlines to veri- in the Middle East to trial the initiatives. He said Qatar attaches to increase the capacity and accountability of communities to gers. tination country, as well as fy they are eligible to undertake technology.” great importance to protecting enhance the enrolment and retention of OOSC. (TNN) PAGE 12 IATA Travel Pass ensures complying with strict global their journey. sports tournaments from crime passengers receive up-to-date data privacy regulations to en- Qatar Airways Group Chief Continued on page 2 and corruption. (QNA) 02 Friday, March 12, 2021 Contact US: Qatar Tribune I EDITORIAL I Phone: 40002222 I ADMINISTRATION & MARKETING I Phone: 40002155, 40002122, Fax: 40002235 P.O. Box: 23493, Doha. SHURA SPEAKER MEETS WITH ENVOYS OF SERBIA, GREECE AND PALESTINE The Speaker of the Shura Council, HE Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Zaid Al Mahmoud, received a message from the President of the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia, Ivica Dacic, on bilateral parliamentary ties and the means to strengthen them following a meeting with Serbian Ambassador to Qatar, HE Jasminko Pozderac. The Speaker of the Shura Council also met with Ambassador Eleni Michalopoulou of Greece to Qatar and Ambassador Moneer Abdulla Ghanam of Palestine in two separate meetings.