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His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani discussed with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, bilateral relations and means to further develop them, particularly in the trade and investment fields.This came during a phone call His Highness the Amir received Tuesday from Carney. The call also dealt with key regional and international developments of mutual interest.During the call, His Highness the Amir welcomed Canada's announcement of its intention to recognise the State of Palestine, emphasising that this positive step is consistent with international legitimacy resolutions and supports the legitimate rights of the brotherly Palestinian people.In this regard, the two sides stressed the need to maintain security and stability in the region, which would contribute to supporting peace and development efforts.

Qatar Chamber has stressed strengthening the institutional relations between Doha and New Delhi in priority sectors for identifying strategic projects in infrastructure, technology and food industries as part of efforts to strengthen the relations between the two countries.This clarion call, made at the recently held joint investment meeting, comes in the wake of trade volume between the two countries reaching QR48bn in the past year.The chamber was represented by board member Mohamed bin Mahdi al-Ahbabi, at the event, where discussions focused on ways to enhance co-operation between the chambers of both the countries, particularly in supporting entrepreneurs, exchanging institutional expertise, and organising joint events."India is a key trading partner for Qatar and the Qatari private sector," he said as he highlighted the QR48bn trade volume between the two countries in the past year.He also reviewed Qatar's investment advantages, including its advanced infrastructure, logistics services, and supportive legislative framework, positioning it as an attractive and competitive business environment.Inviting Indian businessmen to invest in Qatar and explore its growing opportunities; al-Ahbabi underlined the need to enhance co-operation between the chambers of commerce of both countries, promote the regular exchange of trade delegations, and expand collaboration with investment promotion bodies.

Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and King Abdullah II of Jordan, who is visiting Tashkent, discussed on Tuesday ways of strengthening bilateral relations and exchanged views on the latest developments in the Middle East.During the meeting, King Abdullah II emphasized the urgent need to halt the Israeli assault on Gaza, end the humanitarian catastrophe in the Strip, and ensure the unimpeded flow of aid.He also underscored the importance of stopping the dangerous escalation in the West Bank and the ongoing violations against Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem.