HH The Amir Meets President of Turkmenistan
His Highness The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and HE President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow on Monday discussed bilateral ties and means to develop them in different spheres, particularly energy, economy, investments and sports.
At the outset of the meeting, which was held at the presidential complex in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan President welcomed HH The Amir's first ever visit to Turkmenistan, pointing that the past years have been distinct and fruitful between the two countries in political, economic and commercial spheres. The visit come to mark twenty years of establishing diplomatic relations between the two countries.
The talks will cover oil and gas, transport and communications fields, said the Turkmen president stressing the importance of the Qatar-Turkmenistan joint committee on economic cooperation. He noted that this visit will see the signing of several agreements in several areas, and that Turkmenistan is willing to cooperate in the fields of science, education, culture, training and exchange of experts.
He pointed to Qatar's role in organizing sports events expressing his country's desire to cooperate with Qatar in this field.
HH The Amir, in turn, said that the State of Qatar meets with Turkmenistan in the political sphere and that the two countries share common opinions in issues related to peace, security and prosperity in the region. HH The Amir underlined the importance of exerting all efforts to resolve the crises witnessed in the region.
HH The Amir also stressed the importance of investing in natural resources enjoyed by both Qatar and Turkmenistan, especially as Qatar has experience in the field and looks forwards to develop cooperation between the two countries.
The State of Qatar attaches great importance to the field of sports, where it is a part of Qatar National Vision 2030, HH The Amir said adding that Qatar has good experience in organizing sports tournaments, and that the two countries will cooperate in this area.
Pointing to the FIFA World Cup 2022, HH The Amir said that hosting this major event is an important milestone not only for Qatar, but for the entire region.
The meeting also touched on the latest developments in the Middle East and Central Asia in addition to other issues of common concern.
HH The Amir was accorded official reception ceremony upon arrival at the independence square in the Presidential Complex.