Al-Halbusi discusses with Emir of Qatar and number of officials activation of the bilateral relations
The Speaker Mohammed al-Halbusi met the Emir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, during his official visit to Qatar accompanied by a parliamentary delegation.
The meeting discussed the bilateral relations and means of strengthening them to serve the interests of the two brotherly peoples, and activating the joint committees in all sectors, especially investment, in addition to activating trade agreements between the two countries in contributing to promote development prospects.
The meeting reviewed the prospects for joint cooperation and the role of Iraq in defending the security of the region on behalf of all.
Al-Halbusi held a series of meetings with a number of Qatari officials. He met the Speaker of the Qatari Advisory Council, Sheikh Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Zaid, and discussed with him the strengthening of the joint parliamentary relations, in addition to coordination of positions between the Iraqi Parliament and the Qatari Advisory Council by enhancing the rapprochement between parliamentary committees for the Arab, regional and international files of common interest.
He also met Qatari Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser Al Thani to discuss the situation of the Iraqi community in Qatar and facilitate the visas granting between the two countries. The meeting also dealt with the stability of Iraq and its impact on the stability of the neighboring countries.
Al-Halbusi also met the Qatari Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, as both sides stressed the need to activate friendship committees and strengthen and activate investment relations.
“We need quick entry to the Iraqi market, and we are keen to see you as soon as possible in Baghdad,” al-Halbusi explained, calling on Qatari companies to activate their activities and make better use of Iraqi manpower, while providing all necessary security protection.
At the end of the visit, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad and officials of the Qatari government praised the visit of the Parliament Speaker and his accompanying delegation, while the Emir of Qatar expressed his country’s desire to expand the horizons of joint cooperation and his close visit to Iraq after receiving an official invitation from H.E. the Speaker.
The Speaker Media Office
18/11/2018