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Beijing
The first round of strategic dialogue between Qatar and China was held in Beijing on Wednesday. The two sides held comprehensive talks on bilateral relations in economic, security, cultural and tourism areas.
The Qatari side was led by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al Thani, while the Chinese side was headed by State Councillor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
A plan for cooperation between Qatar and China was announced context of the implementation of the “Belt and Road Initiative”. In addition to this, the entry of agreement on exempting citizens of both countries from visa requirements into force on December 21 was also announced.
Sheikh Mohammed said this dialogue brings out the strength and depth of relations between Qatar and China.
“This dialogue will give the two countries an annual opportunity to exchange views, promote the relations in various fields, and consult on regional and international situations and issues of common concern,” he said.
“We have set up a committee to coordinate with the Chinese side on the strategic partnership in energy and trading in the Chinese currency for which we opened a clearing centre, in addition to security and military cooperation,” he added. page 3
Beijing
The first round of strategic dialogue between Qatar and China was held in Beijing on Wednesday. The two sides held comprehensive talks on bilateral relations in economic, security, cultural and tourism areas.
The Qatari side was led by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al Thani, while the Chinese side was headed by State Councillor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
A plan for cooperation between Qatar and China was announced context of the implementation of the “Belt and Road Initiative”. In addition to this, the entry of agreement on exempting citizens of both countries from visa requirements into force on December 21 was also announced.
Sheikh Mohammed said this dialogue brings out the strength and depth of relations between Qatar and China.
“This dialogue will give the two countries an annual opportunity to exchange views, promote the relations in various fields, and consult on regional and international situations and issues of common concern,” he said.
“We have set up a committee to coordinate with the Chinese side on the strategic partnership in energy and trading in the Chinese currency for which we opened a clearing centre, in addition to security and military cooperation,” he added. page 3
