Doha: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and HE Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, held an official talks session at the Amiri Diwan on Thursday, focusing on ways to strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation between the two countries.
At the outset of the session, HH the Amir welcomed President Ali and the accompanying delegation, expressing his hope that relations between Qatar and Guyana would continue to develop and grow. He also looked forward to the visit contributing to broader horizons of joint cooperation in a way that serves the interests of both countries.
For his part, President Ali expressed his appreciation to HH the Amir for the warm welcome and generous hospitality, reaffirming Guyana’s commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation and advancing relations to new levels of development and growth.
During the talks, the two leaders reviewed Qatar-Guyana relations and discussed ways to enhance and develop cooperation, particularly in the field of investment. They also exchanged views on a number of issues and topics of mutual interest.
HH the Amir and President Ali subsequently held a bilateral meeting, during which they exchanged views on key regional and international developments and other matters of common concern.
The talks were attended by HE Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Khulaifi, Chief of the Amiri Diwan; HE Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi, Minister of State for Energy Affairs; HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Khulaifi, Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; along with a number of ministers and senior officials.
From the Guyanese side, the meeting was attended by HE George Andrew Hallaq, Presidential Assistant and Personal Representative of the President and Minister Responsible for South Europe, the Middle East and Africa; HE Hugh Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation; HE Marcia Mezan Sharma, Head of Presidential Affairs at the Office of the President; and several members of the official delegation.
HH the Amir later hosted a luncheon in honor of President Ali and the accompanying delegation.
President Ali had earlier arrived at the Amiri Diwan, where an official welcoming ceremony was held in his honor.
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