* Talks strengthen joint strategic cooperation in various areas, especially economy, energy, industry and tourism
His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and Chinese President Xi Jinping held an official session of talks at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing Saturday.
At the outset of the session, the Chinese President welcomed the Amir and the accompanying delegation, noting that the Amir's visit will enhance relations of cooperation in various fields and will push them to higher levels, especially in the field of trade, investment exchange and sports cooperation, particularly with Qatar's preparations to host the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, looking forward to further cooperation in these areas.
For his part, His Highness the Amir expressed his pleasure for being in the People's Republic of China, and expressed his congratulations to the President on the occasion of the Chinese New Year, wishing the friendly Chinese people further progress and development. His Highness the Amir also expressed his congratulations on the occasion of the opening of the 24th Winter Olympic Games in the capital, Beijing, wishing them success.
With regard to the talks with the Chinese president, His Highness the Amir noted their importance in promoting and strengthening joint strategic cooperation to serve the common interests of the two friendly countries and peoples, in various areas, especially economy, energy, industry and tourism.
During the talks, they reviewed the close bilateral relations between the two friendly countries, and exchanged views on the latest developments in the region and the world.
The talks were attended by HE President of the Qatar Olympic Committee Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al-Thani, HE Chief of the Amiri Diwan Sheikh Saoud bin Abdurrahman al-Thani, HE Head of the State Security Service HE Abdullah bin Mohammed al-Khulaifi and HE Qatar's Ambassador to China Mohammed bin Abdullah al-Duhaimi.
On the Chinese side, they were attended by a number of ministers and senior officials.
