Nokerguly Atagulyev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan, visited the residence of the Embassy of the State of Qatar in Ashgabat, where he expressed condolences on the passing of the late father of the Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. He was received by the Ambassador of Qatar to Turkmenistan, Nasser bin Ahmed Al-Taher.

A book of condolences was opened at the embassy, in which Nokerguly Atagulyyev, as well as ambassadors from other countries and representatives of the diplomatic corps accredited in Turkmenistan, inscribed their messages. Turkmen officials and members of the Arab community residing in the country also expressed their condolences.