Tunisian President speaks for the first time of the departure of the emir of Qatar

Tunisian President Béji Kayed Sibsi expressed his silence and commented for the first time on the withdrawal of the Qatari emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, from the 30th Arab summit held in Tunis earlier this week. .

In an interview with al-Quds Al-Arabi newspaper, Al-Sibsi said that "the participation of the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, at the 30th Arab Summit held in Tunis was in 39 honor of the emir of Tunisia and only as a result of the invitation, or participation in meetings. "

Asked about the participation of Qatar and the question of the Emir of Qatar, Al-Sibsi said: "I want to say that we invited the Emir of Qatar to honor us. would not participate in all meetings or make speeches. "

He added that "the agreement in advance that his presence will be limited only to the collective shooting and then to the exit", continues: "That's what happened , the presence of Vkrmna and sat in the conference room, and sent us a thank-you letter after his departure. "

The Tunisian president said: "We have no problem with any party and tried to provide all the psychological and material comfort to our guests, and that's what we did."

Tunisian presidential spokeswoman Saida Qarash revealed the details of what was published by the Qatari emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, before attending the Arab summit. In a radio interview, the Tunisian official said that the emir of Qatar had informed Tunisia in advance of his intention to attend the inauguration. The Qatari Foreign Minister would then continue to represent Qatar at the summit, claiming to be aware of Prince Qatar's intention to leave the summit.

The emir of Qatar left the Arab summit immediately after the end of the speech of Tunisian President Beji Caid Sibsi and the Secretary General of the League of Arab States, without explaining the reason.

"I do not think it's a problem," said Tunisian Foreign Minister Khamis Jahnawi.

Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shukri said that the Qatari Emir had withdrawn from the Arab summit for reasons unknown to anyone, noting that the Egyptian delegation had not reacted.