Ex-President Solih extends condolences following passing of the former Emir of Qatar
12 ޖުލައި 2026 | އާދީއްތަ 20:34Former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has expressed his condolences following the passing of Qatar’s former Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, describing him as a visionary leader who maintained close ties with the Maldives. President Solih extended his sympathies to the Emir’s family and the people of Qatar, honoring the late leader as the architect of modern Qatar's development.
The former Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, and the former President of the Maldives, Ibrahim Mohamed Solih. | Raajje MV
Former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has expressed his condolences following the passing of the former Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.
He extended his condolences in a social media post shared earlier on Sunday.
In his message, President Solih stated that he received the news of the former Emir of Qatar's passing with profound sorrow. He further described Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani as a visionary and formidable leader.
Furthermore, former President Solih highlighted the Amir’s unwavering commitment and the high priority he has accorded to strengthening the close ties between Qatar and the Maldives. He noted that under the Emir’s leadership, significant efforts have been made to elevate the bilateral relationship to new heights.
During this time of mourning, President Solih extended his sincere condolences to the current Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and the Al Thani family. The President further expressed his solidarity with the beloved people of Qatar during this period of national grief.
Sheikh Hamad, who ruled Qatar from 1995 to 2013, is regarded as the primary architect of the energy-rich nation’s extraordinary developmental vision.
Under his leadership, Qatar achieved significant economic, social, and cultural advancements, which have substantially elevated the nation's standing within the international community.
