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A statement from the office of the government of Qatar has said the report published in the New York Times, the government of Qatar, along with this answer. “The Qatar government has always relied on its foreign policy to create a stable and prosperous environment, and do not interfere with the independence and internal affairs of another country, and anyone who thinks so is not part of the government of Qatar,” the statement said. Qatar.
“Khalifa al Muhannadi will not be a consultant in the government of Qatar, he does not represent the Qatar government, he has no right to comment on Qatar’s internal affairs. We will investigate the person and take responsibility for that statement.” he said, and we reiterate that he never represented our principles.
“The Somali and Qatar governments have good relations and they do not interfere in their internal affairs. Our relationship is based on mutual respect and protection of the interests of the two countries. We wish the government and the people of Somalia development and prosperity, and we will continue our efforts to support Somalia. , until the country has achieved lasting stability. ”
The New York Times reported Monday that it has possession of an audio recording made by “a foreign intelligence agency opposed to Qatar’s foreign policies” that suggests Qataris were behind a May bombing in the port city of Bosaso in the Puntland region.
Somali Foreign Minister Ahmed Isse Awad said this article of The New York Times is a fraud as well the Qatar ambassador agreed. Qatar had confirmed that they were investigating the matter.