President Solih concludes official visit to Qatar

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih yesterday concluded his official visit to Qatar.

The President and the First Lady Fazna Ahmed, accompanied by a high-level delegation of government officials, visited Qatar to reestablish diplomatic ties last Sunday. 

The President, during his trip, met with the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani. The two spoke on various topics such as investment, the impact of COVID-19 on the economies of both nations, and strengthening bilateral rtelations. 

Following the meeting, President Solih and his delegation attended an official lunch hosted in his honor by His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani.

It was a pleasure to meet His Highness @TamimBinHamad , Amir of Qatar this morning where we had very engaging discussions on taking Maldives-Qatar relations to new heights from enhancing diplomatic engagements to increasing investments and development cooperation. pic.twitter.com/k7I6PkWlon

— Ibrahim Mohamed Solih (@ibusolih) March 15, 2021

First Lady Fazna Ahmed was honored with a private lunch hosted by Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher Bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani, the Qatari Amir’s spouse.

In the evening, the President and the First Lady toured the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, which houses one of the most comprehensive Islamic art collections in the world.

The President will then travel to Bangladesh, where he is to attend the ceremony commemorating the ‘Birth Centenary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.'