Qatari Newspapers Editorials

Doha: Qatari newspapers on Wednesday highlighted HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani's official visit to the Federal Republic of Germany, and the talks His Highness held with HE President of the Federal Republic of Germany Dr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier, and HE German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. The Qatari dailies said Germany is a strategic ally of the State of Qatar, lauding the historical and deep-rooted relations between the two countries, which have recently gained new momentum to become a multi-faceted strategic cooperation covering all fields. In its editorial entitled "Qatar and Germany... Solid Histroical Partnership," Al-Arab said that the official visit of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to Germany reflected the firm and deep-rooted bilateral relations spanning over 50 years of diplomatic and economic cooperation. Al-Arab pointed to the field of energy as a vital sector linking Doha and Berlin. One of the most prominent agreements between the two sides in this field was an agreement signed in 2022 to establish a partnership in the energy sector, aimed at supplying LNG to Germany starting in 2026. Cooperation between the two countries is not limited to the energy sector, rather includes various spheres of politics, economy, trade and others. These areas of cooperation were strengthened further by the signing of a memorandum of understanding establishing a strategic dialogue between the two sides, with the aim of elevating the bilateral relations and promoting coordination and cooperation, Al-Arab added. The two sides seek to upgrade cooperation in various fields, such as energy, technology, advanced industries, research and development, as well as education. The two countries are keen to align their efforts regarding regional stability, through three common pillars: intensive diplomacy, intensive humanitarian assistance through international organizations such as the United Nations, and bilateral support in the region, Al-Arab concluded. In its editorial titled "HH the Amir... Consolid ting Cooperation with Germany," Al-Sharq said that HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani's official visit to Germeny, and the talks His Highness held with HE President of the Federal Republic of Germany Dr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier, and HE German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, came within the framework of the joint keenness on continue developing and strengthening the bilateral cooperation across various fields, including politics, economy, trade and culture. Al-Sharq believed that the mutual visits between the two sides at the highest levels have reflected the joint keenness of the two leaderships to enhance and expand partnerships between the two countries, in a way that serves their common goals and the interests and aspirations of the two friendly peoples. In conclusion, Al-Sharq stressed the significance of HH the Amir's visit to Germany, whether in terms of developing the existing strategic partnership, or in terms of timing as it comes amidst serious challenges facing the region and the world. In this context, the paper highlighted the prominent role carried out by HH the Amir and the State of Qatar as a major center for negotiations and dialogue, and a key player in the quest to acheive peace and stability, not only in the Middle East, but also on the international scene, as its roles extend from Afghanistan through the Middle East and Ukraine to Latin America. Source: Qatar News Agency