Venezuela congratulates Qatar on its 138th anniversary


The President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro Moros, congratulated the Government of Qatar for the 138th Anniversary of the Foundation of the State of Qatar. This was reported by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Delcy Rodriguez, through her account on the Twitter social network @DrodriguezVen.
“The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela reaffirms its willingness with the State of Qatar to continue to walk together the paths of cooperation, friendship and joint work within the framework of bilateral and multilateral relations,” expresses part of the Communiqué.
Following, the complete Communiqué:
MINISTRY OF PEOPLE’S POWER
FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS
COMMUNIQUÉ
The President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro Moros, on behalf of the Government and the Venezuelan people, congratulates the Government of the State of Qatar and joins the celebration and jubilation of its people for the 138th Anniversary of the Foundation of the  State Of Qatar, and the promotion as Head of State of Founder Emir Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed Al-Thani.
Commander Hugo Chávez built relations of respect and friendship with the high authorities of Qatar, a member of OPEC, and promoted the consolidation of this organization, which brings together important oil producers in the world, for the sovereign defense of its resources Energy for the benefit of our peoples.
The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela reaffirms its willingness with the State of Qatar to continue to pursue the paths of cooperation, friendship and joint work within the framework of bilateral and multilateral relations. The President of the Republic, Nicolás Maduro Moros, sends special congratulations to the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, while celebrating the excellent ties of brotherhood that unite our countries.
Caracas, December 18, 2016