president.ir- President Rouhani emphasised that the Islamic Republic of Iran has always been and will stand by the Qatari government and nation, adding: "Today, there is determination for the development of relations and cooperation between the officials of the two countries, and we must take advantage of the potentials and capabilities to deepen Doha-Tehran relations".

Dr Hassan Rouhani met with the Speaker of the Advisory Council of Qatar Ahmad bin Abdullah Al Mahmoud on Tuesday, and said: "Iran and Qatar have always been friends and brothers in history, and have proved their brotherhood to each other in hardships and happiness".