Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya returned to Sri Lanka today (16) after visiting Qatar to convey condolences on behalf of the Government and people of Sri Lanka following the passing of the Father Emir of Qatar.
During her visit, she met His Highness the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani at Lusail Palace and extended condolences to members of the Royal Family.
The Prime Minister subsequently visited Al Wajba Palace, where she conveyed condolences on behalf of Sri Lanka to Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, mother of the Emir of the State of Qatar and Chairperson of the Qatar Foundation.
She also expressed condolences to Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani and Her Excellency Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, daughters of the late Father Emir, as well as to other members of the Royal Family.
The Prime Minister further conveyed condolences on behalf of Sri Lanka to Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi, Minister of Social Development and Family of the State of Qatar. (Newswire)