Qatar and Russia discuss energy security and Middle East developments

His Highness The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation discussed a number of regional and international issues, especially developments in the Middle East, and ways to enhance security and stability in the region and the world.

During the meeting, which was held at the Kremlin Palace in the capital Moscow today, on the sidelines of the eighth summit of the heads of state and government of the member countries of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), they reviewed the strong relations of friendship and cooperation between the two countries, and ways to strengthen them in various fields to achieve their common interests, in addition to reviewing the most prominent topics on the summit's agenda, foremost of which are energy supply chains and developments in the Strait of Hormuz.

During the meeting, HH The Amir expressed his thanks and appreciation to HE the Russian President for the warm reception and hospitality, expressing his happiness to be in Russia and meeting with HE the Amir, stressing the strength of the historical relations between the State of Qatar and the Russian Federation, and the development witnessed not only at the economic and investment levels, but also in various fields.

At the beginning of the meeting, HE the Russian President welcomed HH The Amir and the accompanying delegation, expressing his happiness at meeting His Highness, adding that the stability of the gas market depends on good coordination between Russia and Qatar, and that this coordination contributes to the stability of the gas market. His Highness also praised His Highness's efforts in strengthening joint relations between the two countries, noting Qatari investments in major Russian companies, in addition to the great development in cultural relations.

The meeting was attended by HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, HE Chairman of the Amiri Diwan Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Khulaifi, and a number of Their Excellencies members of the official delegation accompanying HH The Amir.

On the Russian side, it was attended by HE First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov, HE Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov, HE Assistant to the President Yuri Ushakov, and a number of Their Excellencies Ministers and senior officials.

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