00:00Some of Europe's biggest political figures arrived in Doha on Wednesday to pay their
00:04respects following the death of Qatar's father, Amir.
00:07France's Prime Minister, presidents from Germany and Georgia, and Britain's Duke of Edinburgh
00:12among the latest dignitaries to offer condolences to Qatar's Amir, Sheikh Kameen bin Hamid al-Thani.
00:18They join a growing list of world leaders who have traveled to Qatar during the four-day
00:22national mourning period.
00:24Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Maloney was among the first European leaders to arrive
00:28this week.
00:29Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sahra, Lebanese President
00:34Joseph Ayoun, and Kazakh President Qasem Jomar Tokayev have also paid their respects.
00:40Rwandan President Paul Kagami also visited Lusail Palace alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino,
00:47underscoring Sheikh Hamid bin Khalifa al-Thani's influence beyond politics.
00:51Widely regarded as the architect of modern Qatar, Sheikh Hamid ruled from 1995 until voluntarily
00:57handing power to his son in 2013.
01:00During his reign, Qatar became a major diplomatic player, expanded its energy industry, and secured
01:07the rights to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
01:10Thursday marks the final day of Qatar's official mourning period, but more international visitors
01:15are expected as tributes continue for the leader widely credited with transforming the country
01:20into a global player.
01:21Adel Halim, Euronews, Doha.
01:25History now has 3-1 World Cup.
01:26History.
01:26History.
01:26History.
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