Briefs

Qatar condemns Kabul explosion
QATAR has strongly condemned and denounced the explosion near a ministry in the Afghan capital of Kabul that left several dead and injured. In a statement on Monday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated Qatar's firm position rejecting violence and terrorism regardless of motives and reasons. The statement expressed the condolences of Qatar to the families of the victims and the government and people of Afghanistan, wishing the injured a speedy recovery. (QNA)

Gambia's FM receives Qatari envoy's credentials
THE Gambia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad Mamadou Tangara received a copy of the credentials of the State of Qatar's Ambassador to The Gambia HE Faisal bin Fahad al Mana in Bajul on Monday. The Gambian foreign minister wished the ambassador success in his mission, and relations between the two countries further development. On his Part, the envoy expressed his willingness to work on the development of bilateral relations between Qatar and Gambia. (QNA)

Italian official meets Qatar's envoy
Under SECRETARY of the Italian Republic Ministry of Foreign Affairs Manlio Di Stefano met with the State of Qatar's Ambassador to Italian Republic HE Abdulaziz bin Ahmad al Malki in Rome. They discussed the bilateral relations and ways to boost and develop them, in addition to topics of common interest. (QNA)