Amir begins Sunday visits to Italy, Germany

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani will begin Sunday a state visit to friendly Italy, followed by an official visit to friendly Germany.During the two visits, His Highness the Amir will discuss, with leaders and senior officials of the two countries, ways to strengthen friendship and co-operation ties in multiple fields, in addition to a range of regional and global issues of common concern.His Highness the Amir will be accompanied by HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani, alongside an official delegation.His Highness the Amir's visits to Italy and Germany represent a continuation of his continental tours, which have gained significant importance and momentum due to Qatar's active and dynamic role on the international stage and its distinguished position in the global economy.These visits highlight the leadership's commitment to following a distinctive approach in shaping bilateral relations between Qatar and other countries, based on openness, dialogue and the establishment of strategic partnerships that serve mutual interests, while also enhancing co-operation to support efforts for stability and peace in the region and the world.Italy and Germany are receiving His Highness the Amir at a highly significant time, given the rapid developments in the Middle East and the global political and economic challenges. This context adds increasing importance to the discussions he will hold with these countries, aimed at enhancing co-operation to address regional and international developments and challenges.His Highness the Amir's tours reflect keenness to elevate Qatar's external relations based on common interests and to boost stability, peace and development regionally and globally.The Amir's visits to Italy and Germany are seen as a reflection of the insightful vision of the wise leadership, and a successful strategy to amplify Qatar's global presence and roles.The visits represent a new starting point for strengthening bilateral relations at various political and economic levels, with the two friendly countries being major EU heavyweights politically and economically.