Working to achieve maximum possible rapprochement between the two countries: Ambassador of Qatar to Egypt
Gulf Times
HE the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Egypt Salem bin Mubarak Al Shafi
HE the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Egypt Salem bin Mubarak Al Shafi stressed that Egypt is a country with strategic weight, and its pivotal role in the region cannot be neglected, pointing out that he is part of an integrated system that works to achieve the maximum possible rapprochement in the Qatari-Egyptian bilateral relations.
In his first press statements after handing over his credentials as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Qatar to Egypt, the ambassador said that he felt all the welcome, friendliness and warmth from the Egyptian side when he came to Egypt, adding that he felt it while he was presenting his credentials to HE President of the Arab Republic of Egypt Abdel Fattah Al Sisi and during his meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry.
He also pointed out that he felt welcomed at the popular level since his arrival, adding that the two people are brothers with deep ties of identity, language, and social and cultural heritage. He stressed that Egypt is a country that has a great impact on Arabs, noting that it is the kind of country you feel you have known for a long time.
Al Shafi said that he is very optimistic and proud that he will work on this matter in his capacity as the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Arab Republic of Egypt, adding that being chosen for this position was a great honor for him, stressing that he will not hesitate to work on strengthening and consolidating relations and will also work to bring views closer and remove obstacles that may stand in the way.