Qatar and Turkey have enjoyed solid bilateral ties for decades. The relations between the two nations have grown even stronger in recent years, particularly since Turkey's swift support to Qatar in the early days of the Gulf crisis.

Last year, the Adviser to the Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, said Qatar is Turkey's strongest ally, stating that the Qatari-Turkish relations are an exemplary Islamic example.

The two countries have joined hands under several agreements and memorandums of understanding (MoUs) in fields, including political, trade partnerships, economic, and investment, energy affairs, manufacturing, industry, education, media, healthcare, tourism, and projects related to the hosting of World Cup 2022.

In November 2019, following the official talks between HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and President Erdogan after co-chairing the 5th session of the Qatar-Turkey Supreme Strategic Committee, HH the Amir said the Qatari-Turkish partnership is progressing toward its goals successfully.

HH the Amir and HE the Turkish President, will discuss strategic relations between the two brotherly countries and ways to support and strengthen them, as well as the most prominent regional and international developments #QNA pic.twitter.com/8O8V5AogJp

— Qatar News Agency (@QNAEnglish) July 1, 2020

Now, to discuss strategic relations between the two brotherly nations and look at ways to further cement ties, HH the Amir and President Erdogan will hold official talks today.

The Turkish President is expected to arrive in Qatar this evening. President Erdogan's last visit to Qatar was in November last year.

According to Qatar News Agency (QNA), the talks between the two leaders will also cover some of the most prominent developments in the region and internationally.

The two leaders have earlier reviewed bilateral ties and discussed issues of mutual interest, including ways to beat COVID-19, via telephonic conversations.

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