The Qatari-German relations are strong, strategic, and dating back almost 50 years, said HE Qatar's ambassador in Berlin, Abdullah bin Mohamed bin Saud al-Thani.
Talking to QNA on the occasion of opening the Arab Book Fair, the ambassador outlined that the recent visit of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani to the Germany has brought about a broad development in bilateral relations, and also created media momentum in Germany, Europe and the world. He pointed out that Qatari-German relations are at their strongest levels.
The book fair is held at the Arab Culture House (Diwan) of the Qatari embassy in Berlin. The Diwan was named after German poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's poetry collection (West-ostlicher Diwan).
The embassy's Diwan hosts seminars, discussion sessions, meetings between embassies, musical evenings, Arabic language and music courses, and art exhibitions, in addition to celebrating the international days of the UN.