In his message, His Highness said: "I congratulate my brother, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, and the people of the brotherly State of Qatar, on the occasion of the National Day.. Our brotherly relations are strong, based on the deep-rooted historical ties between the two countries and the two brotherly peoples... I wish the State of Qatar to continue the path of development and growth, asking The Almighty to grant it security, stability and prosperity.”