Doha, 10 Nov 2023 (QNA)

Amir of State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud discussed bilateral strong fraternal relations between the two countries and ways to support and enhance them in various fields to achieves the common interests of both countries and of the people.

During talks held at Al Yamamah Palace in Riyadh today, both the leaders also discussed current developments, especially in the occupied Palestine, efforts to stop the aggression against Gaza, protect civilians, bring in assistance urgently, and what would support security and stability in the region.

Present on the occasion were Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of State of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, Chief of Amiri Diwan Sheikh Saoud Bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, Head of the State Security Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Khulaifi, and members of official delegation.

From the Saudi side, present were Minister of State and cabinet member Prince Turki bin Mohammed bin Fahd bin Abdulaziz Al Saud; Minister of Sports Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal Al Saud; Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif Al Saud; Minister of National Guard Prince Abdullah bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz Al Saud; Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud; Minister of State, Member of the Cabinet and National Security Adviser Dr. Musaed Bin Mohammed Al Aiban.

Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister hosted dinner banquet in honour of Amir of State of Qatar and accompanying members of the delegation.

Earlier, before visiting Saudi Arabia, Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad AlThani visited Cairo and met Abdel Fattah Al Sisi, President of Egypt at Al Ittihadiya Palace this morning.

Both the leaders discussed bilateral relations and ways to strengthen and develop them in various fields. Both the leaders also discussed a number of current regional and international issues, and exchanged views on them, most notably developments in the occupied Palestinian territories and joint efforts to stop the aggression against Gaza, reduce the escalation, and introduce urgent humanitarian aid, to ensure the safety of civilians and contribute to reducing tensions in the region.

Both the leaders affirmed their firm and continuous support for the Palestinian cause and the legitimate rights of the brotherly Palestinian people, especially their right to establish an independent Palestinian state on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital, on the basis of the two-state solution, and their condemnation of all violations committed against the Palestinian people, their land, and their sanctities that undermine reaching a just solution for the issue.

Present on the occasion were Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of State of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, Chief of the Amiri Diwan Sheikh Saoud Bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, Head of the State Security Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Khulaifi, and members of the accompanying delegation.

Participated from the Egyptian side, Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madboul; Director of the Egyptian General Intelligence Directorate Maj. Gen. Abbas Kamel;  Chief of Office of Republic's President Maj. Gen. Ahmed Ali; Minister of Health and Population Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar; and Spokesman Presidency of Republic Counsellor Ahmed Fahmy.

Amir of State of Qatar and Egyptian President during bilateral meeting discussed aspects of supporting and developing the strong fraternal bilateral relations between the two brotherly countries, and all current issues of common interests.

Abdel Fattah Al Sisi, President of Arab Republic of Egypt hosted luncheon banquet in honour of Amir of State of Qatar and members of the accompanying delegation.