Amir's visit to UK is of particular importance in terms of consultation, strengthening of historical relations: UK envoy
Gulf Times
The Ambassador of the United Kingdom John Wilkes
The Ambassador of the United Kingdom John Wilkes affirmed that His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani's visit to his country is of particular importance in terms of the continuous consultation between the two friendly countries in various fields, and the files that concern them at the bilateral, regional and international levels.
In an exclusive interview with Qatar News Agency (QNA), the ambassador said that the United Kingdom welcomes the Amirs official visit to the UK, and considers it an extension of the high-level visits between the two countries, and a continuation of discussion and consultation on the best means to develop and strengthen the well-established historical ties between Doha and London, especially in light of the decline in the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic around the world, which allows for the intensification of the political and diplomatic momentum and dynamics to document and strengthen these distinguished relationships and pushing them towards higher levels.
He explained that the Amir’s talks with the British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and senior British government officials will be held in an atmosphere of friendship and welcome to His Highness, and will focus on a number of significant political, economic, investment, commercial, cultural, sport, educational, security and military files, and the future of global energy and economy, as well as other regional and international issues of common concern.
He also underlined the importance and vitality of the strategic dialogue to be launched between the two countries, pointing out that it represents a qualitative leap in their distinguished relations in various fields.
