Pretoria - Republic of South Africa

Ambassador Tariq Al-Ansari received H.E. Ousama Mahjoub Hassan Dirar, ambassador of the Republic of Sudan to the Republic of South Africa, at his office at the Embassy in a courtesy visit.

Ambassador Tariq Al-Ansari presented his credentials as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Botswana (non-resident) to H.E. Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi, President of the Republic of Botswana. The ambassador passed the greetings of His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, the Amir of the State of Qatar, to H.E President Masisi. The parties discussed various avenues aimed at developing cooperative relations between the two friendly countries.

Ambassador Tariq Al-Ansari presented a copy of his credentials as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Botswana (non-resident) to His Excellency Dr Lemogang Kwape, Minister of Foreign Affairs. The parties discussed bilateral relations and ways of enhancing relations between the State of Qatar and the Republic of Botswana.

With the presence of community groups of children, women and elderly, His Excellency Ambassador Tariq Ali Faraj Al-Ansari, accompanied by Her Excellency the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, launched the campaign at Khayamandi Township in Stellenbosch, Cape Town. H.E Ambassador Tariq Ali Faraj Al-Ansari and H.E. Minister Pandor visited old age homes, where distributed blankets and soccer balls, H.E. the ambassador briefed the attendance on efforts of the State of Qatar in social development and the protection of women's rights, as well as Qatar's preparations to host and promote the World cup tournament. H.E. the Minister acknowledged the excellent relations between the two friendly countries, and expressed its gratitude for the role of the State of Qatar in social development and the common values in this field between Doha and Pretoria, and wished the State of Qatar the success of hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

On the 28th of July 2022, Ambassador Tariq Al-Ansari conducted a joint visit with Deputy Minister of the Department of International Relations and Corporation (DIRCO), H.E Ms Candith Mashego-Dlamini to Mookgopong in the Limpopo Province to commemorate Mandela International Day. They interacted with the elderly of the local community of Mookgopong, planted trees and donated blankets, water storage tanks and foodstuffs to the elderly on behalf of the State of Qatar. The participants engaged in a ceremonial cake feast and enjoyed local music at the conclusion of the event. The visit represents further evidence of the strong ties between Qatar and South Africa.