Doha: HH the Deputy Amir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Thani sent on Wednesday a cable of congratulations to HE President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Anura Kumara Dissanayake on the anniversary of his country's Independence Day.

According to Qatar News Agency, the message from HH the Deputy Amir was a gesture of goodwill and celebration of the longstanding relations between Qatar and Sri Lanka. The congratulatory message underscores the importance of diplomatic ties and mutual respect between the two nations.