The Secretary-General met today in Doha with Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Emir of Qatar. They exchanged views on a wide range of issues, including the work of the Alliance of Civilizations and the fight against corruption. They also discussed the situations in the Middle East and North Africa in general and in particular Syria and Yemen. They also talked about Somalia and piracy off the coast of Somalia. The Secretary-General also welcomed Qatar's support to the work of the United Nations.