Qatar’s Emir holds talks with S African leader  

25 January 2012

A round of official talks was held between Qatar and South Africa chaired by HH the Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, and the South African President Jacob Zuma at the Emiri Diwan yesterday.

The two leaders reviewed bilateral relations and ways of strengthening them in several fields.

A number of regional and international issues of common concern were also taken up.

The session of talks was attended by HE the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabor al-Thani.

A number of Qatari ministers and members of the accompanying South African official delegation attended the talks.

Later the Emir hosted a luncheon banquet in honour of the distinguished guest and the accompanying delegation.

HE the Minister of Culture, Arts and Heritage Dr Hamad bin Abdulaziz al-Kuwari, receiving South African president Jacob Zuma at Doha airport

Earlier on arrival in Doha the South African president and his accompanying delegation were received by HE the Minister of Culture, Arts and Heritage Dr Hamad bin Abdulaziz al-Kuwari, Qatar’s Ambassador to South Africa Dr Bashir Issa al-Shirawi and Charge d’ Affaires of the South Africa embassy in Doha Peter Alexander le Roux.