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King Salman receives message from Qatari Emir on bilateral ties

Qatar's ambassador delivers written correspondence to Saudi deputy foreign minister focused on strengthening relations.

At a glance

  • Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a written message to King Salman on strengthening bilateral ties
  • Qatar's ambassador delivered the message to Saudi Arabia's deputy foreign minister on Monday in Riyadh
  • Officials discussed expanding cooperation in multiple sectors and addressing shared concerns

King Salman received a written message from Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani regarding efforts to improve bilateral relations between the two countries. Qatar's Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Bandar Mohammed Al-Attiyah delivered the message to Saudi Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Eng. Waleed Al-Kheraiji during a meeting at the foreign ministry headquarters in Riyadh on Monday.

During the meeting, the two officials reviewed the current state of bilateral relations and discussed ways to develop cooperation across various fields. They also addressed issues of mutual interest to both nations.

Why it matters

The exchange reflects ongoing diplomatic engagement between Saudi Arabia and Qatar on deepening their bilateral relationship.

Original reporting

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