Kassym-Jomart Tokayev sent a congratulatory telegram to Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on the successful holding of election of members for Advisory Council (Majlis-al Shura). “This political and democratic event, organized for the first time in the country’s history, became a vivid testimony to Qatar’s achievements towards formation of a free civil society and a secular state. In this regard, I wish you further fruitful implementation of your initiatives aimed at promoting human rights and freedom in your country. I am very pleased to note that Kazakhstan’s close ties with one of the main partners in the Gulf region are growing stronger from year to year. I am confident that our joint efforts will continue to strengthen cooperation for the benefit of our peoples,” the telegram says.