British News Agency

President of the Republic of Ireland, Michael Daniel Higgins, remotely accepted the credentials of Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Suud Al Sani, the non-resident Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Ireland.

The ambassador conveyed the greetings of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to the Irish President and wished him health and happiness, and expressed hopes for continued progress and prosperity for the government and people of Ireland.

President Higgins, in turn, extended his greetings to His Highness the Emir, wishing him health and happiness, and continued progress and prosperity to the State of Qatar.