HH The Amir Attends Dinner Banquet Hosted by King of Malaysia
His Highness The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani attended today evening a dinner banquet hosted by HM Sultan Muhammad V of Malaysia, in honor of HH The Amir and the accompanying delegation, at the Royal Istana Negara Palace in Kuala Lumpur.
In a welcome speech, HM the King of Malaysia welcomed HH The Amir and the accompanying delegation, stressing that the visit represents an important turning point in the relations between Malaysia and Qatar.
His Majesty underlined the significant importance of the visit in strengthening relations between the two countries, which have witnessed over the past years many mutual visits and talks at the highest level between leaders of the two countries, ministers, government officials, the private sector and the people.
HM the King of Malaysia said that the brotherly relations between the State of Qatar and the Kingdom of Malaysia have deepened over the past 43 years, based on shared positions in religion, unity and solidarity among Islamic countries.
His Majesty hailed the development in the trade relations between the two countries, describing the State of Qatar as an important trade partner of the Kingdom of Malaysia in the Middle East, looking forward to more opportunities, especially in the presence of a number of businessmen in the course of HH The Amir's visit, which represents one of his efforts in support of the economic partnership between the two countries.
His Majesty the King of Malaysia described HH The Amir's visit as a historic visit that will open up new horizons of mutual cooperation and coordination, especially in the economic and trade fields. His Majesty said that the bilateral relations that are based on mutual trust and respect will achieve the desired aspirations of the two peoples, wishing HH The Amir great health and prosperity, and the people of Qatar progress and welfare.
For his part, HH The Amir expressed sincere appreciation for the welcome speech made by the King of Malaysia, stressing his keenness on promoting and developing brotherly relations between the two countries in various fields.
HH The Amir underlined that this visit, which witnessed the signing of several cooperation agreements and memorandums of understanding in addition to the Qatari-Malaysian businessmen forum, will contribute to strengthening the relations for the good of the two brotherly peoples.
HH The Amir said that the talks with HM the King and the HE the Prime Minister affirmed the compatibility of views between the two countries on various regional and international issues, especially the joint determination to strengthening cooperation between the two countries in international forums and contributing to the international community's efforts to maintain international peace and security, combating terrorism, protecting human rights, and resolving disputes through dialogue and peaceful means in accordance with the provisions of international law and the rules of international legitimacy.
HH The Amir highlighted the important role of Malaysia in the Southeast Asian region and in the Islamic world in general, wishing His Majesty the King health and happiness and the Kingdom of Malaysia further progress and prosperity.
The dinner banquet was attended by HE Prime Minister of Malaysia Mohammad Najib bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak and his wife and a number of Their Excellencies Ministers and high level officials, as well as a number of Their Excellencies heads of diplomatic missions accredited to the Kingdom of Malaysia.
The banquet was also attended by a number of Qatari and Malaysian businessmen taking part in the Qatari-Malaysian forum.