HE Qatar’s Ambassador to the UK Fahd bin Mohammed Al Attiyah stressed that the invitation of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to attend the coronation ceremony of King Charles III, reflects the strength of relations between the State of Qatar and the United Kingdom, and also the strategic depth of bilateral relations, which include vital areas such as security, defense, energy security, conflict resolution efforts and international mediation.
His Excellency added, in remarks to QNA, that HH the Amir’s attendance of the coronation ceremony indicates Qatar’s keenness to further strengthen its outstanding relations with the United Kingdom, and the beginning of a new era for bilateral relations under the reign of King Charles III.
HE the Ambassador continued that HH the Amir’s presence at the inauguration ceremony, is also an occasion to develop relations between the two countries in various fields, and to discuss new areas of cooperation. The visit also is an opportunity to discuss the strategic relations between the two countries, he added, pointing out that His Highness discussed with HE UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, during this visit, the strategic relations between the two countries, and ways to develop them in various fields.
During the talks, a number of emerging regional and international issues were discussed. The two sides also discussed the friendship and cooperation relations between the two countries, and ways to enhance them, in addition to exchanging views on a number of issues of common concern.
HH the Amir affirmed the strong partnership between the two countries, expressing his thanks to the UK government for its great cooperation during Qatar’s hosting of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar. HH the Amir also expressed his pride with the level of partnership between the two countries and bilateral relations, and the joint success at all levels. HH the Amir highlighted the strategic dialogue that will take place between the two countries this year, during which issues of security, energy and economic partnership will be discussed. His Highness pointed out that the trade exchange between the two countries last year amounted to about GBP 13.5 billion, which is witnessing a steady increase annually, in view of Qatar’s investments in the UK, where His Highness expressed his aspiration to continue working in this regard.
For his part, HE the UK Prime Minister expressed pride in the great partnership between the two countries in various fields, especially with regard to regional security and cooperation in the field of defense. The UK Prime Minister also affirmed that the talks with HH the Amir constituted a good opportunity to discuss the economic partnership between the two countries. (MORE)
Source: Qatar News Agency