His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani highlighted his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) Summit in Moscow, where they discussed ways to strengthen co-operation and friendship between the two countries and exchanged views on key regional and international developments.HH the Amir added that Qatar and Russia seek to further expand their bilateral partnership and strengthen co-ordination in pursuit of their shared interests and to promote security and stability. In a post on his official X account, HH the Amir expressed pleasure at meeting HE President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on the sidelines of the GECF Summit. HH the Amir said he and President Putin had discussed ways to strengthen co-operation and friendship between the two countries and exchanged views on key regional and international developments.His Highness added that both countries look forward to continuing their joint efforts to broaden their bilateral partnership and enhance co-ordination in ways that serve their mutual interests and contribute to consolidating security and stability.HH the Amir departed Moscow yesterday following his participation in the Eighth Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Member Countries of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF). He was accompanied during the visit by His Excellency the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani and an official delegation.