QATAR and Iran have distinguished historic relations based on friendship, good neighbourliness, mutual respect and common interests. The bilateral relationship is built on a solid basis and has witnessed a remarkable development, growing stronger over the years.
The keenness of the two leaderships in maintaining a good relationship between the two countries and their peoples, to advance these relations and push them towards broader horizons show the common interests, goals and aspirations of both sides.
Qatar-Iran ties have been strengthened through continuous communication between the leaderships of the two countries and their interest to maintain con-tinuous dialogue and consultation at the highest levels and exchanging high-level visits, with the aim of coordinating and exchanging opinions for the interests of the two countries, their peoples, and the region as a whole, in addition to serving the issues of security, peace and international stability.
The official visit of the Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday to Iran was preceded by a visit by H E President Ebrahim Raisi to Doha in February, in his first official visit to a Gulf Cooperation Council country.
President Raisi participated in the Gas Exporting Countries Forum held in Doha at the time. The two countries also signed 14 agreements for greater cooperation in aviation, trade, shipping, media, and cancellation of visa requirements, electricity, education, and culture.
This showed the significance of bilateral ties. The discussions of the leaders ranged from the expansion of bilateral ties, topics of common interest and regional security, where the two sides agreed on the importance of all working in the region to resolve conflicts, reduce tension and make the region in a better situation, including serving its people.
The leaders of the countries seek ways to support their relations and cooperation and develop them, especially in the fields of economy, trade, and investment sectors for the benefit of the two countries and peoples.
H H the Amir indicated that Qatar is keen to establish a permanent and continuous dialogue, stressing that Iran is a neighbour and has historical relations with Qatar based on common interests, mutual respect and meaningful discussion for the sake of stability in the region and strengthening interna-tional peace and security, where both parties stressed the importance of resolving regional conflicts through dialogue and peaceful ways, in particular, the issues in Palestine, Yemen, Syria, and Iraq
