His Excellency, the ambassador of Qatar to Canada Saoud bin Abdullah al-Mahmoud held, in Ottawa, a reception ceremony to mark National Day celebrations. The function was attended by a number of military leaders, parliament members, diplomatic representatives accredited by Canada, academics, journalists, members of the Arab communities in Canada, and Qatari students who are pursuing their education in the country.

In a speech, the ambassador reviewed the reality of the bilateral relations between Qatar and Canada and the efforts exerted by officials at the level of the two countries to enhance them and develop prospects for co-operation in various fields. He said that there are a number of Canadian citizens engaging currently in projects in Qatar in many sectors such as education, health, and industry.

The ambassador also discussed the strong economic indicators of Qatar, despite facing the blockade for more than a year.