Erdoğan, Qatari Emir Discuss Bilateral Ties

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Turkey on Friday received the Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Istanbul's Vahdettin Pavilion to discuss bilateral ties and regional issues.

Qatar's ambassador to Turkey, Ambassador Sheikh Mohammed bin Nasser bin Jassim Al Thani told Anadolu Agency (AA) that the Emir's visit to Turkey coincided with a period when the world was going through great challenges and difficult times.

He added that the Emir's visit to Turkey will bring continuous coordination and great rapprochement on bilateral relations and important issues.

He also praised the durability and sustainability of Qatar-Turkey relations, strategic cooperation in all sectors, as well as the great harmony in many international and regional issues.

Turkey and Qatar enjoy strong relations, particularly since the 2017 blockade of the Gulf country by Saudi Arabia and others. The two countries have strengthened military and economic ties in recent years.

Turkish-Qatari relations are also witnessing a growing and continuous cooperation at various levels, with high coordination on many regional and international issues.