27/1/14

The President of the Republic visited the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha




The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, accompanied by his spouse Mrs Andrie Anastasiades, visited today the Museum of Islamic Art, in Doha.



During his visit at the Museum, the President signed the Book of Visitors and wrote the following:

“I am honoured to be here at the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha in the context of my official visit to the State of Qatar. The Museum, built on reclaimed land, is an extraordinary amalgam of architectural brilliance and beauty, while housing one of the world’s most complete and significant collections of Islamic artefacts, with items originating in Spain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Turkey, India, and Central Asia.

On behalf of the Government and the people of the Republic of Cyprus, I express wholehearted wishes for the constant progress and prosperity of the people and the Government of the State of Qatar.”

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