The 13th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries (CPLP), which was held in Luanda, approved the accession of Qatar to the community as an "Associate Observer".
Qatar's ambassador to Portugal Saad bin Ali al-Mohannadi participated in the closing session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Community in Luanda, which preceded the summit.
Qatar's accession to the community reflects its global development role and is within the framework of the multilateral international co-operation strategy pursued by the State to co-operate for development and to enhance cultural exchange with all countries and people.
At the end of 2018, Qatar submitted a request to join the CPLP as a "Associate Observer", out of its keenness to strengthen its relations with the countries of the community and to deepen the bonds of friendship and co-operation in all fields.
The Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries was created on July 17, 1996. It is an international organisation made up of nine countries: Angola, Brazil, Portugal, East Timor, Cape Verde, Sao Tome and Principe, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, and 28 countries as associate observers.
The principles on which the community is based include equality among all member states, non-interference in internal affairs, respect for national identity, reciprocity, respect for territorial integrity, promotion of democratic practices, good governance and respect for human rights.
In addition to Qatar, the accession of Canada, the United States, Ireland, Spain, India, Cote d'Ivoire, Peru, Greece and Romania was approved.
Qatar's ambassador to Portugal Saad bin Ali al-Mohannadi participated in the closing session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Community in Luanda, which preceded the summit.
Qatar's accession to the community reflects its global development role and is within the framework of the multilateral international co-operation strategy pursued by the State to co-operate for development and to enhance cultural exchange with all countries and people.
At the end of 2018, Qatar submitted a request to join the CPLP as a "Associate Observer", out of its keenness to strengthen its relations with the countries of the community and to deepen the bonds of friendship and co-operation in all fields.
The Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries was created on July 17, 1996. It is an international organisation made up of nine countries: Angola, Brazil, Portugal, East Timor, Cape Verde, Sao Tome and Principe, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, and 28 countries as associate observers.
The principles on which the community is based include equality among all member states, non-interference in internal affairs, respect for national identity, reciprocity, respect for territorial integrity, promotion of democratic practices, good governance and respect for human rights.
In addition to Qatar, the accession of Canada, the United States, Ireland, Spain, India, Cote d'Ivoire, Peru, Greece and Romania was approved.