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- King Philippe will participate in the summit, beginning in Doha on Tuesday
- Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani underlined Qatar’s desire to strengthen relations with Belgium
LONDON: Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, the emir of Qatar, and King Philippe of Belgium emphasized their countries’ commitment to strengthening friendship and cooperation in all areas.
The meeting at the Amiri Diwan in Doha on Monday addressed regional issues and Qatar’s role in promoting peace efforts locally and globally.
King Philippe will participate in the second World Summit for Social Development, beginning in Doha on Tuesday, a UN event that focuses on finding ways to alleviate poverty, reduce inequality, and promote social inclusion.
Sheikh Tamim emphasized Qatar’s desire to strengthen relations with Belgium and to elevate them for the mutual benefit of both nations, according to the Qatar News Agency.
During the meeting, they discussed the bilateral relationship between the two countries, ways to enhance it, and key regional and global developments.
Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Mubarak Al-Khulaifi, chief of the Amiri Diwan, and Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al-Khulaifi, minister of state at the ministry of foreign affairs, attended the meeting with various high-ranking officials from Qatar and Belgium.
The World Summit for Social Development runs until Nov. 6. This second summit takes place 30 years since the first was held in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 1995, where 10 commitments were agreed upon to eradicate poverty, ensure inclusive economic growth, address inequality, and strengthen global cooperation.