I learned with great sadness that my dear friend, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Father Emir of the State of Qatar, passed away. During my time as Prime Minister, I worked together in the international arena; Having contributed greatly to the political, commercial, military, human and cultural relations between Türkiye and the State of Qatar reaching their current level; I wish God's mercy to Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, whose sincere efforts I have witnessed for the peace of the Islamic world, the stability of our region and the welfare of the people of Qatar. I express my condolences on behalf of myself, my family and my nation, especially to my dear brother, the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, to the family of the late Baba Emir, to the friendly and brotherly people of Qatar and to the Islamic world.