Amir and Deputy Amir send congratulations to German and Iraqi leaders

By the Editorial Team · Sunday, October 4, 2026

Qatar’s top leaders sent formal congratulatory messages to Germany and Iraq’s heads of state and government on their national holidays. These gestures highlight Qatar’s dedication to fostering strong diplomatic ties with both countries.

Qatar’s leadership extended formal congratulations to the heads of state and government of Germany and Iraq in recognition of their respective national celebrations.

His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Amir of Qatar, sent messages of goodwill to President Frank-Walter Steinmeier of Germany on the occasion of German Unity Day, and to President Nizar Amedi of Iraq commemorating Iraq’s Independence Day.

Similarly, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani, the Deputy Amir, conveyed his congratulations to both leaders on these occasions.

In addition, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani extended greetings to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al Zaidi in recognition of their national holidays.

These diplomatic messages underscore Qatar’s ongoing commitment to maintaining and strengthening bilateral relations with Germany and Iraq.

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