Doha/Information Office/ 04 December 2016/ Qatar's Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Thamer Al-Thani, on Sunday described the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud's visit to Doha tomorrow and the meeting with HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani as a" consolidation of the distinguished strong historic and fraternal relations between the two brotherly countries." In a statement to Qatar News Agency (QNA), the Qatari Ambassador in Saudi Arabia said the meeting between HH the Emir and the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques opens vast prospects for joint action and cooperation in all areas and emphasizes more cohesion and interdependence among the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states.
This year has witnessed several meetings which brought together HH the Emir and his brother King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud along with HH the Emir's meetings with HRH Prince Mohammed bin Naif bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior and HRH Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Second Deputy Premier and Minister of Defense stress the continuous communication between leaders of the two countries, HE the Ambassador said.
The mutual visits between the two brotherly countries represent a chance to enhance the brotherly relations between the two countries and peoples while offering a suitable opportunity to discuss issues of mutual interest as well as regional and international issues, he added.
HE the Ambassador hailed the distinguished level of bilateral relations between Qatar and Saudi Arabia in all areas and at all political and economic levels. Bilateral ties are not limited to the formal side between the two governments and officials in the two countries but have also reached out the grassroots level, he said, referring to the various events which brought together businessmen in both countries, in addition to the increased number of visitors from Saudi Arabia to Qatar placing Doha and Qatari cities as popular touristic destinations for Saudi families.
Trade and economic relations between Doha and Riyadh present an excellent model of the integration and strength of joint interests between the two countries, HE the Ambassador said, expressing pleasure over the successful 'Made in Qatar Exhibition 2016' organized by the Qatar Chamber for the first time in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the sidelines of the Qatari- Saudi Economic Forum.
HE the Ambassador stressed the conformity of the two countries' policies and positions in all Arab issues including Syria, Iraq, Yemen and Libya as well as counter-terrorism issues, which now threatens the region in the multiple forms.
The Palestinian cause and the efforts aimed at ending the Israeli aggression against Islamic holy sites in Al-Quds and achieving the Palestinian national reconciliation have been and remain at the head of Qatar and Saudi Arabia's diplomatic priorities in all international forums, the Ambassador went on saying.
HE the Ambassador stressed the great role being played by the State of Qatar in the framework of the Arab coalition to restore legitimacy in Yemen within its 'Restoring Hope' and 'Decisive Storm' operations along with the Arab, Islamic and Gulf countries participating in the coalition to protect the legitimate rights in Yemen and repel any malicious attempts to tamper the security of Saudi Arabia which is the security of the Gulf and the entire region.
Concluding, HE the Qatari Ambassador referred to the active Qatar's participation in Raad Al-Shamal Exercise, pointing to HH the Emir's personal keenness to attend its closing to emphasize the role of Qatar along with its brotherly Arab and Islamic countries to promote peace and security in the region.