HE the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani met yesterday in Paris with Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs of France Jean-Yves Le Drian. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations and means of developing them, besides topics of mutual interest. They also discussed the Declaration of Intent on the establishment of a strategic dialogue between the two countries signed in February that includes defence and security, health, education, culture, sports, economy and investment, and the fight against terrorism and extremism. The dialogue will play a prominent role in opening up prospects for enhancing co-operation and monitoring its development in all fields for the benefit of both countries and peoples.