Qatari Leaders’ Visit to UK Strengthens Historical Ties and Cooperation.

London: Qatari newspapers highlighted Wednesday the state visit being made by HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and HH Consort of HH the Amir Sheikha Jowaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al-Thani to the United Kingdom, emphasizing the great importance both countries place on strengthening their historical partnership and consolidating cooperation across various sectors. According to Qatar News Agency, the Qatari dailies hailed the official reception ceremony accorded to HH the Amir and HH Sheikha Jowaher, as well as the exchange of the highest honors between HH the Amir and HM King Charles III, which reflected Britain's appreciation for its strong and exemplary relations with the State of Qatar. In its editorial entitled "Qatar and UK... Strong Partnership," Al-Arab noted that the state visit of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and HH Consort of HH the Amir Sheikha Jowaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al-Thani to the United Kingdom represents an important milestone in the journey of solid bilateral r elations and the close partnership between the two friendly countries. The UK's appreciation for the distinct relations between the two countries was evident when HM King Charles III presented HH the Amir with the Knight Grand Cross, the highest British order. In turn, HH the Amir presented HM King Charles III with the Sword of the Founder, Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani, the highest decoration in Qatar. This honor affirms the strength of Qatari-British relations, which have been evolving and flourishing across all fields for decades, consolidated by mutual visits at the highest levels, bilateral agreements, and a strong partnership in various areas, Al-Arab said. Qatar and the United Kingdom enjoy solid and distinct relations across various fields. The two countries cooperate on regional and international issues to promote global peace and security and address shared challenges. They are linked by numerous agreements and memoranda of understanding in various sectors, including the military and defens e, as well as trade and investment, Al-Arab concluded. Under the headline "HH the Amir's Visit to UK... A Milestone in the Path of Partnership," Al-Sharq highlighted the warm welcome extended to HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and HH Consort of HH the Amir Sheikha Jowaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al-Thani, referring to the official reception ceremony, as well as the exchange of the highest honors between HH the Amir and HM King Charles III, which reflected Britain's appreciation for its strong and exemplary relations with the State of Qatar. In conclusion, Al-Sharq emphasized that HH the Amir's visit to the UK highlights Qatar's esteemed position in Britain as a reliable strategic partner, both economically and politically, through fruitful bilateral cooperation across various sectors, notably politics, military and economy. Qatar is the third-largest market for British exports in the Middle East and North Africa region, and more than 79 British companies operate in the State of Qatar, with a total capital exceeding QR 8 billion.