Beijing / Information Office / June 13  

HE the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to China Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Dehaimi has been awarded the Gwanghwa Medal for Excellent Diplomatic Service in appreciation of his great role in promoting cooperation between the State of Qatar and the Republic of Korea during his tenure as Ambassador of the State in Seoul from 2014 to 2019.

The Medal was awarded to HE Ambassador Al Dehaimi by HE Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to China Jang Ha-sung, on behalf of HE the President of the Republic, at a ceremony held at the premises of the Korean Embassy in Beijing, as HE Ambassador Al Dehaimi was unable to travel to Seoul due to the corona pandemic.

This Medal is one of five first-class medals awarded to civilians who contribute to developing their countries' relations with Korea.

HE Ambassador Al Dehaimi said in a speech on this occasion that the Medal not only reflects the appreciation of the government of the Republic of Korea for the efforts made to enhance cooperation between the two countries, but also reflects its appreciation for all the contributions made by his colleagues, the ambassadors of the State of Qatar, to boost the Qatari-Korean friendship over long decades.