HH the Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani has sent a cable of congratulations to President of South Sudan Salva Kiir Mayardit on the establishment of the Republic of South Sudan. HH the Deputy Emir and Heir Apparent Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani has also sent a congratulatory cable to President Salva Kiir Mayardit on the occasion.