Doha: HH the Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani and King Mswati III of Swaziland held a round of official talks here yesterday. They discussed bilateral relations and ways to bolster them as well as a number of regional and international issues of mutual concern.
The talks were attended by HE the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabor al-Thani, HE the Minister of State Sheikh Hamad bin Nasser bin Jassim al-Thani, who is also Head of the accompanying mission of honour, HE the Chief of the Emiri Diwan Sheikh Abdurrahman bin Saud al-Thani, HE the Minister of State for International Co-operation and Acting Minister of Business and Trade Dr Khalid bin Mohamed al-Attiyah, HE the Secretary of HH the Emir for Follow-Up Affairs Saad bin Mohamed al-Rumaihi, HE the Economic Adviser at the Emiri Diwan and Secretary General of the General Secretariat for Development Planning Dr Ibrahim al-Ibrahim, HE the Director of HE the Premier and Foreign Minister’s Office Abdullah bin Eid al-Sulaiti and Acting Director of Asian and African Affairs Department at the Foreign Ministry Ambassador Ibrahim Abdulaziz al-Sahlawi.
On Swaziland’s side, the talks were attended by brother of Swaziland’s king from the Defence Force Prince Simelane, sons of Swaziland’s king Prince Sicalo and Prince Bandzile, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation Lutfo Dlamini, Parliament Member Zameya Nhlabatst, Director of the Office of the King Bheki Dlamini and Swaziland’s Ambassador to Qatar Sains Angkona.
HH the Emir hosted a luncheon banquet in honour of Swaziland’s king and the accompanying delegation. - QNA |
