Diplomatic Hiccup: German President Steinmeier made to wait for 30 minutes in Qatar

In an unusual diplomatic incident, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier faced a wait on the tarmac in Doha, Qatar, despite the presence of a red carpet, military honor guard, and Germany’s ambassador, Lothar Freischlader. No Qatari official was initially there to greet him. Despite the delay, Steinmeier eventually met Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Sultan al-Muraichai, and proceeded with his scheduled meeting with Qatar’s ruling emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. Speculation arose about whether this was a scheduling error or a sign of strained relations between Qatar and Germany. The incident coincided with Germany's perspective on Qatar's role in the Israel-Hamas conflict. German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock had criticized Qatar's involvement, stating, "We do not accept support for terror," and emphasizing the special responsibility of countries like Qatar in ending terrorism.
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[@fritzmuller8761]

a German I say...let him wait forever. He is not my president and does not represent Germany but another country. Free Germany - it is also occupied.

[@Hasan-js2si]

Freiheit für Deutschland 😊

[@anikanik7746]

Diplomatically they have shown their anger.

[@Blubber272]

Please see the letters on the Car of the german Embassy waiting for him: We say no to Oil and drive electric. ...in Qatar

[@user-nm7tt7wi5g]

Warten sie mal her president du bist eine sehr wichtige person ha ha ha

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