HE the State of Qatar's Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium and Head of its missions to the European Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Abdulrahman bin Mohammed Al Khulaifi held a reception on the occasion of the National Day.

The function was attended by a number of ranking officials, and heads of Arab and foreign diplomatic missions.

In a speech, His Excellency reviewed the development of bilateral relations between the State of Qatar, the Kingdom of Belgium, the European Union and NATO, and the momentum created by the official visit of HH the Amir to Belgium last March, which was an opportunity to sign a number of agreements.

His Excellency also stressed that the year witnessed the continuation of the State of Qatar's path towards prosperity, development, economic diversification and self-reliance under the wise leadership of His Highness.

The Ambassador praised the State of Qatar for making a number of reforms and legislation that were the first of their kind in the region, saying the country set an example for respect for and protection of fundamental rights.