Qatar-Croatia talks focus on bolstering ties

Taking Qatar-Croatia bilateral relations to new heights, His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic yesterday witnessed the signing of a number of agreements and memorandums of understanding at Presidential Palace in Zagreb, official Qatar News Agency (QNA) has reported. The agreements are for co-operation in organising cultural events, mutual exemption of visa requirements for holders of diplomatic and private passports, and for co-operation and news exchange between QNA and Croatian News Agency.His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani being received by Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic at the Presidential Palace in Zagreb The memorandums of understanding are for co-operation in education, higher education and science, military co-operation between the Defence ministries of both countries, agricultural co-operation to benefit from joint experiences in food security, to exchange sport experiences and hold training camps, and for academic co-operation between Qatar University and the University of Zagreb in addition to student exchange and joint scientific research.The Amir and President Grabar-Kitarovic held a session of official talks. They discussed bilateral relations and means of developing them, especially in the areas of economy, investment, tourism, energy, education and health, apart from developments in the Middle East and international issues.The Amir expressed his thanks and appreciation to the Croatian president for the warm welcome, expressing his happiness at visiting Croatia and holding the third meeting with her this year. He also praised President Grabar-Kitarovic’s important visit to Qatar last year.His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic witnessing the signing of an agreement between the governments of Qatar and Croatia in ZagrebDuring joint press statements with the Croatian president after the official talks, His Highness the Amir said that the Qatari-Croatian relations are strong and should be developed to a wider perspective in light of the regional challenges, stressing the importance of continuous co-ordination between the officials of the two countries. In this regard, the Amir pointed out that the talks focused on a number of important areas, including energy, sports and tourism. 

The Amir welcomed the Croatian community and companies to Qatar. He praised the Croatian team's achievements in the 2018 World Cup in Russia, wishing that they qualify for the 2022 Qatar World Cup and make more achievements. His Highness the Amir also thanked the Croatian president for her countrytarget="_blank"'>