Qatar Emir Discusses with Singapore PM Strengthening Bilateral Cooperation and Partnership

His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, held talks yesterday with Singapore’s Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Lawrence Wong, to strengthen bilateral cooperation and the partnership between the two countries during an official meeting in the Qatari capital, Doha.

The Diwan Amiri (Emiri Diwan) of Qatar said in a statement that at the outset of the session, the Emir of Qatar welcomed the Singaporean Prime Minister and his accompanying delegation, wishing them a pleasant stay and expressing hope that the visit would enhance cooperation and the partnership between the two countries, advancing them to broader horizons that serve the interests of the two friendly peoples.

For his part, the Prime Minister of Singapore expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the Emir of Qatar for the warm reception and hospitality extended to him and his delegation, looking forward to the visit elevating Qatar-Singapore relations to higher levels.

The session discussed bilateral relations between the two friendly countries and ways to enhance them across various fields, particularly economic and investment areas, as well as key regional and international issues of mutual interest.

Earlier, the Emir of Qatar and the Singaporean Prime Minister held a bilateral meeting during which they exchanged views on a number of current developments.

The Emir of Qatar and the Prime Minister also witnessed the signing of the minutes of the meeting of the Qatar-Singapore Joint High Committee, and the exchange of documents announcing the renewal of a memorandum of understanding between QatarEnergy and Singapore’s Ministry of Trade and Industry on liquefied natural gas (LNG) and cooperation in carbon reduction technology.