Ties between Italy and Qatar wide, solid and efficient: Italian envoy

Italian ambassador to Qatar Pasquale Salzano affirmed that the relations between Italy and Qatar are wide, solid and efficient. The ambassador said that two countries have continued to experience an impressive growth in all sectors of common interest.
In an statement to Qatar News Agency (QNA) on the occasion of Qatar National Day, he noted “our natural friendship and mutual trust are based on a continuous high-level political dialogue, intense cultural exchanges and a deep economic integration that has led to a remarkable increase of the bilateral trade volume and relevant business opportunities for our companies.”
Italy and Qatar, he said, have proved to be like-minded partners, keen to extend this fruitful collaboration to new projects, such as development co-operation initiatives in the fields of education, social empowerment and environmental sustainability.
“There is no doubt we have achieved outstanding results so far, but there is also a huge untapped potential that we can still develop together. To this aim, Italy and Qatar are both strongly committed to further deepen their relations at all levels and explore new fields of co-operation for the good of our peoples,” he added. Ambassador Salzano congratulated His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, His Highness the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani and His Highness the Deputy Amir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al-Thani, as well as the Qatari people on the occasion of the National Day.
Today, the Qatari people find themselves closer than ever and are keen to show their pride about the remarkable achievements they have been able to gain over the last few years, in a very challenging time, the ambassador said, expressing most sincere congratulations for the successful results accomplished so far in Qatar and the hope that many others will soon be achieved.
Qatar has proved to be a strong and resilient country, and that difficulties have not prevented its people to look ahead and aim high with trust and courage, following a vision based on innovation and change, he said, pointing out that thanks to the major reforms that will be implemented, Qatar has become even more dynamic and friendly.
The full business ownership rights for foreign companies, the abolition of the “kafala system” and the elimination of the no-objection certificate (NOC) for migrant workers to change jobs, combined with the establishment of a non-discriminatory minimum wage and the increased protection of human rights, are just some of the most significant achievements in 2019, the Italian ambassador said.
Qatar has continued to walk along a path of social inclusion, openness to diversity and cultural exchanges, enhancing dialogue and international co-operation at all levels, in particular embracing the fight against the disastrous impacts of climate change, he noted. Without forgetting its traditions and cultural roots, Qatar is ready and committed to face and overcome all challenges, remaining always true to its high moral values and principles, the Italian ambassador stressed.