Qatar, Canada enhance developmental cooperation
The Peninsula
Ottawa: The visit of Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to Canada concluded, reaffirming the strength and growth of bilateral relations between...
Ottawa: The visit of Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to Canada concluded, reaffirming the strength and growth of bilateral relations between the State of Qatar and Canada.
This visit coincides with the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations based on cooperation and commitment to global participation.
H H the Amir’s visit came to crown a journey of political, economic, educational, cultural, health, and military achievements between the two countries, which were strengthened in light of the continuous communication between H H the Amir and Prime Minister of Canada H E Justin Trudeau.
H H the Amir was accompanied by a high-level delegation that included Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, Chief of the Amiri Diwan H E Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, HE Head of State Security Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Khulaifi, Minister of Commerce and Industry H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Qassim Al Thani, Minister of State for International Cooperation H E Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater, and a number of ranking officials.
On the sidelines of the visit, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on development cooperation was signed, paving the way for joint efforts in providing foreign aid, reducing poverty, and economic empowerment, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
