The State of Qatar has welcomed the statement issued by the Royal Court of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the initiative of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud for consolidating the relations between the State of Qatar and the Arab Republic of Egypt. A statement issued by Qatari Emir's Court said, 'As Qatar reaffirms its response to the Royal Court's statement, it appreciates the sincere efforts of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, commends his wisdom and strong keenness on deepening Arab solidarity for the welfare and interest of Arab and Islamic nations, and emphasizes its complete standing by the Arab Republic of Egypt, as it always has been. '