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Qatar is close friend of UK, we look forward to strengthening bilateral relations: UK minister 

Published: 11 Dec 2022 - 09:10 pm | Last Updated: 11 Dec 2022 - 09:15 pm
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QNA

Doha:  The Minister of State for the Middle East, South Asia, and the United Nations at the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office of the United Kingdom, Lord Tariq Ahmad, has praised the existing cooperation between Qatar and the United Kingdom, affirming that the two countries enjoy strong and close relations.

In his remarks to the Qatar News Agency (QNA) on Sunday, Lord Ahmad said, "Qatar is a close friend of the UK, and we're looking forward to strengthening further the relations between the two countries in the future."

He appreciated the cooperation between Qatar and the United Kingdom during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, stressing the UK's support for the efforts of Qatar to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for the fans during this major global event.

HE Lord Ahmad noted that the launch of the UK-Qatar Energy Dialogue will deepen the vital energy and climate change cooperation between the two countries.

"We have strengthened relations significantly, and I look forward to participating in the UK-Qatar Strategic Dialogue in the new year," Lord Tariq Ahmad said.