Qatar, Germany sign pact to boost political relations

A joint declaration of intent on political consultations between Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and its German counterpart, was signed at the Foreign Ministry Headquarters here yesterday. The declaration of intent was signed by HE the Assistant Foreign Minister for Foreign Affairs Ali bin Fahd al-Hajeri and German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle. The joint declaration of intent aims to further bolster ties of friendship existing between the two countries through establishing regular political consultations. HH the Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani  and HE the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabor al-Thani, separately met German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle earlier yesterday.