Slovenia President Affirms His Country's Keenness to Develop Its Relations with Qatar

Doha, March 24 (QNA) - HE President of the Republic of Slovenia Borut Pahor affirmed his country's keenness to develop and strengthen cooperation relations with the State of Qatar in various fields. In an interview with Qatar News Agency (QNA) on the occasion of his official visit to the country, HE President said that the State of Qatar enjoys an important position at the regional and international levels, adding that it is important to strengthen relations with it and develop cooperation to broader horizons. HE the Slovenian President described the talks he had with HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani on Wednesday as very positive and wonderful, paving the way for the further strengthening of bilateral relations, noting that the State of Qatar is constantly developing and has a great image globally as its status is constantly progressing. He added that Qatar is witnessing a wonderful renaissance in all fields, thanks to the efforts of HH the Amir and the government. His Excellency said that the State of Qatar is currently the focus of the world's attention with the approach of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar, stressing the success of his current visit to the State of Qatar, which is his second since 2015. He pointed out that he had previously met with HH the Amir on several occasions since that date, the most recent was at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. HE President of the Republic of Slovenia Borut Pahor affirmed that Slovenia and the State of Qatar agree on the importance of developing bilateral relations, adding that their views are identical on international issues and issues, such as peaceful solutions to conflicts and disputes and adherence to constructive tolerance. He pointed out that the prospects for cooperation between the two countries in the political and economic fields are promising. He explained that several ministers accompanying him on the visit had discussions with Qatari officials that touched on various areas of future cooperation. Speaking to QNA, HE the President said that during the talks with HH the Amir, he affirmed to His Highness his desire to establish stronger relations at the political level with the State of Qatar and also stronger relations of cooperation at the economic level. He expressed his happiness that HH the Amir accepted an official invitation to visit Slovenia in the near future as the visit will be a good opportunity to strengthen bilateral relations. HE the Slovenian President added that there are many trades and economic fields in which the two countries can cooperate, especially since Slovenia is considered one of the countries that attract investment and enjoy a sustainable, smart, and environmentally friendly economy, adding that Qatari investors can learn about these incentives by visiting it. He noted that the State of Qatar is also an amazing country as it is witnessing continuous development, adding that what he saw during his current visit confirms the comprehensive development in Qatar, which will contribute to opening large areas of cooperation between the two countries. Also, HE the Slovenian President stressed his country's keenness to strengthen economic cooperation with Qatar, especially in the areas of high technology, sustainable development, green technology, tourism, and health, in addition to cooperation in the gas sector as well, expressing his gratitude for the readiness of the State of Qatar to support Slovenia in the field of gas. Speaking about the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar, HE the President of Slovenia expressed his confidence that the State of Qatar will organize a wonderful edition of the World Cup during the coming months of November and December. He said that it is amazing to watch the World Cup in Qatar, especially since the tournament is being held for the first time in the Middle East and also for the first time in a non-summer season. In his interview with QNA, His Excellency expressed hope that the war in Ukraine would stop, and that peace would prevail throughout the world before the World Cup, stressing that his country hopes for a peaceful solution to the Ukrainian crisis, which is a common vision between Slovenia and the State of Qatar. HE President of the Republic of Slovenia Borut Pahor said that this war would change a lot, expressing hope that it will end as soon as possible and restore trust between the West and Russia, which must take positive steps to restore it. He underlined that everyone is considered a loser from war, especially the innocent, so all have to believe in peaceful solutions to all problems. (QNA)