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Turkish President’s visit to open new horizons: Qatari Ambassador

Published: 19 Jul 2023 - 08:12 am | Last Updated: 19 Jul 2023 - 08:13 am

QNA

Ankara: Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Turkiye H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Nasser bin Jassim Al Thani affirmed that the visit of President of Republic of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan to Qatar will open new horizons for strategic partnership in a way that achieves the mutual interests of the two countries.

In a statement to Qatar News Agency (QNA), the Ambassador said that the visit of President H E Recep Tayyip Erdogan to the State of Qatar is part of his first overseas tour after winning a new presidential term, which reflects a strong will and mutual aspiration to develop bilateral cooperation, open new horizons for strategic partnership between the two countries, and enhance coordination on regional and international issues.

“Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and President H E Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed during their meeting yesterday the bilateral relations and areas of cooperation between the two countries, particularly in the economic and investment sectors, in addition to issues and topics of mutual interest to the two countries,” the Ambassador noted.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Nasser bin Jassim Al Thani said that Qatar and Turkiye are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between them this year, which have steadily evolved and grown at a consistent and increasing pace.

These relations have encompassed cooperation in various fields, including political, economic, security, and other areas, he noted, adding that there has been coordination to address regional and international challenges.

The Qatari-Turkish relations have witnessed continuous growth over the past years and have continued to prosper — transforming into deep-rooted and strong ties between both sides, which has been reflected in the diverse fields of cooperation as well as the close coordination in multiple areas and at various levels, he said.

It can be said that these relations have solidified and reached high levels of excellence at both the official and popular levels, he added.