The Minister of State of Qatar, Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi, was received today at the Greek Parliament by the First Vice President of the Greek Parliament, Mr. Ioannis Plakiotakis.
Mr. I. Plakiotakis made a special reference to the strong and close ties of friendship and cooperation between Greece and Qatar, as well as to the opportunities that are opening up in various fields. He noted that “in an environment of global geopolitical instability and uncertainty, Greece is a safe haven where significant investments can be promoted.”
The Deputy Speaker also stressed that “Greece, from the very first moment of the crisis in the Middle East, has expressed its solidarity towards the Gulf States and especially, of course, towards Qatar”, noting that “Qatar’s security and prosperity is not only an important factor in the wider Gulf region, but a cornerstone of global security, peace and stability in the region”.
Mr. Plakiotakis concluded by noting that, given that “Greek shipping is a global leader, we support both safe and free navigation based on the principles and rules of the International Law of the Sea, which safeguards both global trade and energy flows.”
For his part, the Qatari Minister of State expressed his great pleasure to be in Athens, “the capital of peace, history and culture,” he said.
Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi informed about the situation in the Persian Gulf and the problems arising from the closure of the Hormuz Strait by Iran, while expressing his desire “to upgrade and strengthen our cooperation through further consultations and on the basis of a strategic vision to enhance prosperity and have more successes in the future.”
The meeting was also attended by Qatar’s Ambassador to Athens, Mr. Ali bin Khalfan Al-Mansouri, the Diplomatic Counselor of the Greek Parliament, Ambassador (retired) Konstantinos Economides and members of the Qatari government’s mission to our country.
