Turkiye’s ambassador to Qatar, Mustafa Goksu, reiterated his country’s appreciation for the support of Amir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani to President RecepTayyip Erdogan during the failed coup attempt of 15 July, 2016.
“What was important for us that night was that the first leader who called our President was Sheikh Tamim. It was a very important situation for us, because of the stance of Qatar and Sheikh Tamim with us that night,” Goksu told Doha News on Thursday.
Goksu’s remarks came at an event at the Turkish Embassy in Qatar, where he reflected on the past eight years since the failed coup attempt in his country.
Two weeks later, Qatar’s current Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, became the first foreign official to visit Turkiye after the failed coup attempts.
“It [Sheikh Tamim’s call] was very important for us. Also, it is unforgettable for the Turkish nation,” Goksu noted.
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