Attention at Amir's European tour reflects Qatar status

Prime Minister Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani chaired the Cabinet's regular meeting held at the Amiri Diwan on Wednesday.

At the outset of the meeting, the cabinet praised the outcomes of the visit of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to Iran on May 12 and the work visit that followed to Turkey.

They also welcomed the outcomes of the talks His Highness the Amir held with Tehran and Istanbul, which reflected the depth and strength of ties between Qatar and the two countries.

The cabinet also welcomed the outcomes of HH the Amir's European tour that began on May 15 and included visits to Slovenia, Spain, Germany, and the United Kingdom. The cabinet said they were satisfied with the success of the tour on all fronts, and the understanding shown in the meetings HH the Amir had with European leaders, and the commitment from all sides to enhance bilateral cooperation and strategic partnerships in all fields.

The cabinet said that the tour, which came at an important time in light of regional and international developments, garnered a lot of attention that reflected Qatar's place on the international stage and its vital role in global peace and stability that's based on dialogue and the peaceful settlement of conflicts.

The cabinet also praised HH the Amir's participation in the opening session of the World Economic Forum, which was held in Davos in Switzerland under the title "History at a Turning Point." They also praised the content of His Highness' speech which promoted a global goal of peace, security, justice, dignity, cooperation, trust, and mutual respects between countries and peoples.