Doha: HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and HE President of the Republic of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan co-chaired the 11th meeting of the Qatari-Turkish Supreme Strategic Committee at the Amiri Diwan.
According to Qatar News Agency, the meeting commenced with HH the Amir extending a warm welcome to HE President Erdogan and his delegation, expressing wishes for their pleasant stay in Qatar. HH the Amir emphasized the importance of the Supreme Strategic Committee meeting as a testament to the robust relationship between Qatar and Turkiye. He underscored his commitment to further strengthening and expanding the bilateral relations to serve the interests of both nations.
HE President Erdogan expressed gratitude to HH the Amir for the hospitality extended to him and his delegation. He acknowledged the significant progress in bilateral cooperation, noting the potential for further enhancement to serve the mutual interests of both peoples.
The discussions during the meeting focused on strategic cooperation across various sectors, including defense, trade, investment, energy, and information technology. The leaders also addressed pressing regional and international issues, with particular attention to the situation in the Gaza Strip and the occupied Palestinian territories. They deliberated on efforts to consolidate the ceasefire, support peace initiatives, and facilitate the flow of humanitarian aid to the region.
The meeting was attended by key Qatari officials, including HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani and HE Chief of the Amiri Diwan Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Khulaifi, alongside several ministers and senior officials. On the Turkish side, HE Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan and other members of the official delegation accompanied HE President Erdogan.
Prior to the committee meeting, HH the Amir and HE President Erdogan held a bilateral session to exchange views on topics of mutual interest. Following the meetings, HH the Amir hosted a luncheon banquet in honor of HE President Erdogan and his delegation. An official reception ceremony was held for HE President Erdogan upon his arrival at the Amiri Diwan.