The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, who is on an official visit to Cyprus, arrived at the Presidential Palace for talks with President Christodoulidis, head of a delegation.
The Emir was welcomed by the President of the Republic and members of the Cabinet and there was an inspection of vows and the playing of the national anthems.
The program includes a private meeting between the two leaders and then extended talks between the delegations of the two countries.
Bilateral relations and ways to further strengthen them, regional developments, including the "Amalthia" initiative, the Cyprus issue, as well as issues related to EU-Qatar relations, will be among the topics to be discussed at the talks.
Afterwards, the President of the Republic will host a dinner in honor of the Emir of Qatar.
The Emir is in Cyprus for an official visit from Monday. He was received yesterday at Larnaca airport by the President of the Republic and in the evening hosted a private dinner in his honor.
The visit of the Emir of Qatar takes place after the official visit made by President Christodoulidis to Qatar last November.
Emir al Thani will leave Cyprus today.
Source: KYPE
