The Emir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and his father, who handed over the title Emir of Qatar, Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, sent letters of thanks to the President of the Republic of Macedonia, Dr. Gjorge Ivanov, for the congratulations sent by the Macedonian President on the occasion of handing over and assuming the office of Emir of Qatar.

Please find enclosed the letters addressed to the President of the Republic of Macedonia, Dr. Gjorge Ivanov.

Your Excellency,

On behalf of the people of the State of Qatar and my own behalf I want to express my sincere thanks and appreciation to your Excellency for your kind greetings and congratulations on my succession coupled with my best wishes for your personal well-being and more prosperity and progress of your people.

I take this opportunity to assure you of our desire to further strengthen the bilateral relations between our two countries in the years to come.

With the assurances of my highest consideration

Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani
Emir of the State of Qatar

Your Excellency,

I received with thanks your kind message on the occasion of the succession of H.H. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani.

I very much appreciate your noble feelings towards me and extend to you my best wishes for your personal well-being and continued progress and prosperity of your friendly people.

With the assurances of my highest consideration

Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani