The New Zealand parents of triplets killed in a mall fire in Doha hope that Prime Minister John Key's efforts on their behalf will result in the recall of two of those convicted of the deaths of their children from a plum diplomatic posting to Brussels.
Mr Key met with the Emir, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, while he was in Istanbul in the lead-up to the Anzac Day commemorations and said he raised concerns held by Jane and Martin Weekes with him.
"He absolutely assured me he wanted to see justice done, that he is personally following the situation and is committed to seeing justice completed for the family. I hope the Weekes family can take some heart from that," he said.
He said the Emir had told him he had personally met with the Weekes after the fire "and he remains utterly committed to making sure those who are responsible will be held to account".
The Weekes' triplets, Lillie, Jackson and Willsher, were among 13 toddlers killed in the fire at the Villagio mall in 2012 while at daycare.