The Emir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, affirmed his "support for Lebanon and the brotherly Lebanese people."
In a letter to caretaker prime minister, Hassan Diab, he called on “Lebanese parties to let the national interest prevail, respond to international endeavors, expedite the formation of a new government to face the challenges and crises tackled during Premier Diab's visit to the State of Qatar, and work to overcome them and bring about stability in Lebanon."
PM Diab also received a congratulatory message on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr from the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Khaled bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani.