Qatar, Brazil sign pacts to bolster ties

Oct 29, 2019

Qatar and Brazil have shared strong, friendly ties for several years.

In a bid to boost cooperation and cement bilateral ties further the two nations signed a host of agreements yesterday.

This came after His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro held official talks at the Amiri Diwan.

During the session, both sides reviewed the strong bilateral relations between the two friendly nations and explored areas to develop them further.

The two leaders discussed ways to encourage new aspects of cooperation, particularly in the fields of politics, economy, energy, military industries and food security, in addition to underlining investment in the private sector in both countries as well as in the sport sector since Brazil is a partner in infrastructure projects to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar.

They discussed the most important regional and international issues in a way that contributes to supporting the security and stability of the region and the world.

Several ministers from Qatar, as well as members of the official delegation accompanying the Brazilian President, attended the meeting.

An official reception was held for the President of Brazil upon his arrival at the Amiri Diwan.

Following the meeting, HH the Amir and President Bolsonaro witnessed the signing of several agreements and memorandums of understanding (MoUs) between the two governments.

The agreements include:

- an agreement on the joint exemption of visa requirements for ordinary passport holders

- a bilateral air services agreement

- an MoU on cooperation in the health field

- an MoU in the diplomatic training field between the Diplomatic Institute of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Qatar and the Rio Branco Institute of the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

- an MoU on cooperation in major international events

- an MoU on defense matters between Qatar's Ministry of Defence and Brazil's Ministry of Defence

HH the Amir hosted a luncheon banquet in honor of the Brazilian President and the delegation accompanying him at the Amiri Diwan.

Several ministers, businessmen, and dignitaries attended the banquet.

نرحب بفخامة الرئيس جايير في قطر، فقد ناقشنا عدة موضوعات ذات اهتمام مشترك، وتم توقيع اتفاقيات ومذكرات تفاهم لصالح تعزيز العلاقات بين بلدينا وشعبينا الصديقين pic.twitter.com/Zskoi2nlPi
— تميم بن حمد (@TamimBinHamad) October 28, 2019

According to a joint statement issued by Qatar and Brazil, Bolsonaro's official visit to Doha was based on the profound and distinguished relations between the two countries and their reciprocal desire to develop and promote the bilateral relations in all fields.

The visit was particularly significant as it marked the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Qatar and Brazil.

Qatar and Brazil expressed their satisfaction at the excellent level of bilateral relations in the political, economic and investment fields.

"The two leaders decided to deepen bilateral relations and to strengthen economic cooperation and partnerships in fields such as infrastructure, agribusiness, energy, defense and science, and technology. They acknowledged that these agreements and those already existing would strengthen the framework for the consolidation of the friendship and cooperation between Qatar and Brazil," the joint statement added.

During the visit, Bolsonaro attended a high-level round table that provided updated information to the Qatari business leadership on Brazil's positive macroeconomic scenario and new investment opportunities.

President of Brazil left Doha on Monday, concluding an official visit to the State. Brazilian President was seen off upon departure at Hamad International Airport by Minister of Commerce and Industry, Qatar's Ambassador to Brazil and Brazil's Ambassador to Qatar. #QNA pic.twitter.com/2a1lG55o3K
— Qatar News Agency (@QNAEnglish) October 28, 2019