During the ceremony Mr Cassis will convey the Federal Council’s condolences to the ruling family and the people of Qatar. Switzerland maintains close bilateral relations with Qatar, especially where the economy and new technologies are concerned, as well as on peace, security and human rights.
Federal Councillor Cassis had met with the Qatari prime minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, last month at the Bürgenstock resort in the canton of Nidwalden. Their discussions focused in particular on cooperation between the two countries with regard to good offices and mediation.
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