Tunisian MFA rejects all that is likely to harm Tunisian-Qatari relations

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Saturday, expressed its rejection of all that is likely to "harm" the relations between Tunisia and the state of Qatar.In a statement released Saturday, the Foreign Affairs Department states "its total rejection of all that is likely to damage the Tunisian-Qatari relations based on the principle of brotherhood, mutual respect for national sovereignty and achievement of common interests."This means a strong will to preserve the cordial relations between Tunisia and different brotherly and friendly countries," reads the statement.The ministry denounces, in this regard, "the recently relayed statements and comments which affects symbols of the sovereignty of sisterly Qatar."It expresses "thanks and gratitude to the State and people of Qatar for their support to the Tunisian Revolution and the national economy through several initiatives in the areas of investment and social projects."The statements made by Interim President Moncef Marzouki at a ceremony held last April 11 in Carthage on the first retrieval of looted money sparked controversy among the media and political spheres.Marzouki had said during the ceremony: "people who dare to insult Qatar would feel ashamed before taking responsibility for their acts before the law