“HE the Foreign Minister, Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabor al-Thani, yesterday expressed Qatar’s condemnation of the terrorist attacks on the United States and sympathy of HH the Emir, the government and people with the United States government and its friendly people.
Qatar extended its condolences to the families of the victims.
HE Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim said: 'These events are extremely dangerous due to their serious repercussions on world peace and security.'
He stressed the firm stand of Qatar on condemning terrorism of all forms and whatever its source.
He said that an urgent meeting was held with the charge daffaires of the United States embassy in Doha yesterday evening and the stand of Qatar was expressed to him on these regrettable events.
He also said the meeting was held in order to get acquainted with the current developments in this respect."
From the article “Qatar Condemns Attacks” http://www.gulf-times.com/2001/09/12/index.htm No official government release could be found online.
Other Stories:
“Qatar slams attack on US” (Gulf Times)
http://www.gulf-times.com/2001/09/13/index.htm
“U.S. thanks for Qatar’s Condolences” (Gulf Times)
http://www.gulf-times.com/2001/09/27/main.htm#US
“Bush to meet Qatar leader in Washington on Oct. 4” (Reuters)
http://news.excite.com/news/r/010917/20/attack-bush-qatar
“Miltary bases That Could Be Used” (AP)
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/ap/20010926/us/attacks_us_bases_1.html
“Persian Gulf council vows to join anti-terror coalition” (Washington Post)
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/chronicle/archive/2001/09/24/MN152446.DTL
“Gulf Arab states back drive against suspects” (Reuters)
http://www.gulf-news.com/Articles/news.asp?ArticleID=27236
“Gulf states support world efforts to fix attacker’s identity” (Gulf Times)
http://www.gulf-times.com/2001/09/24/index.htm
Later Additions:
Prince of Qatar to visit the White House (ArabicNews)
http://www.arabicnews.com/ansub/Daily/Day/011001/2001100101.html
Islamic leaders condemn terrorism (CNN)
http://www.cnn.com/2001/WORLD/meast/10/11/gen.qatar.oic/index.html
Bahrain, Qatar back anti-terrorism drive (Gulf News)
http://www.gulf-news.com/Articles/news.asp?ArticleID=28628
