Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Emir of Qatar, received today a message from Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, focusing on the existing cooperation, the bilateral relations between the two countries and other issues of common concern. The message was handed over to the Qatari Emir by Rashad Badu'eddin, the Sri Lankan Industry and Trade Minister and the Envoy of the Sri Lankan President during a reception this morning in Doha.