DOHA, Sept 9, CMC – Guyana’s President Irfaan Ali has held talks with the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, focusing on strengthening relations between the two countries, with particular emphasis on investment and expanding opportunities for bilateral cooperation, according to an official statement issued here.
It said that the Amir in welcoming President Ali expressed the hope that his visit which began on Sunday, would further broaden the prospects for cooperation between the two countries and contribute to their mutual interests.
The statement said that “Guyana is keen to strengthen cooperation relations and advance them toward further development and growth” and that the two sides discussed the state of bilateral relations and explored avenues for cooperation, particularly in investment.
“They also exchanged views on several regional and international issues of mutual interest,” the statement said, noting that the official talks were followed by a bilateral meeting between President Ali and the Amir, during which the two leaders further exchanged perspectives on major current issues and developments.
Ali is being accompanied on the visit by a delegation that includes Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Hugh Todd, Guyana’s Ambassador to Qatar Safraaz Ahmad Shadood, and the Director of Presidential Affairs at the Office of the President Marcia Mezan Sharma.
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