Following are the unofficial translations of tweets by HE Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz al-Thani and HE the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani:
HE Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz al-Thani: “We have followed news of the explosion that took place in Beirut, Lebanon, today with much sorrow and anxiety. As we extend a helping hand to the brothers in Lebanon upon the directives of His Highness the Amir, we express our condolences and solidarity to them, and hope for the speedy recovery of the wounded, mercy and forgiveness for the victims, and condolences and solace to their families.”
HE Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani:
“We stand in solidarity and sympathy with the brotherly Lebanon, its leadership and people, in such hard times. We also offer our sincerest condolences to the families of the victims of the explosion at the port of Beirut, and pray for the speedy healing of the injured.”
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