Greek Media Highlights Visit of HH the Amir to Athens and its Role in Enhancing Bilateral Relations

Doha: The Greek media closely covered the state visit of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to the Hellenic Republic, along with his extensive and fruitful discussions with HE President of the Hellenic Republic Katerina Sakellaropoulou, HE Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic Kyriakos Mitsotakis, and HE President of the Hellenic Parliament Constantine Tassoulas. Media coverage and comprehensive reports from Greek media outlets, including tv channels, news agencies, and newspapers, highlighted the visit of His Highness, which was seen as an opportunity to enhance bilateral relations, especially in terms of economy and investments. In this context, an article by Athens-Macedonian News Agency mentioned that HE President of the Hellenic Republic Katerina Sakellaropoulou stated during her meeting with His Highness that "friendly relations between Greece and Qatar are based on mutual respect and a common observance of the fundamental principles of international law," and expressed her certainty that t he visit of HH the Amir to Athens "sends an important message, it is an important leap in our bilateral relations". Sakellaropoulou added that the two countries are playing an important stabilizing role in the wider region. She also expressed her country's appreciation for Qatar's mediating role in the armed conflict in the Gaza Strip and the huge humanitarian crisis that has been created there, and noted that "Greece will continue to strive to contribute to an immediate and viable ceasefire." On bilateral relations between Greece and Qatar, the President said that "there are significant opportunities and possibilities for achieving mutually beneficial cooperation in many fields." The article also said that HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani expressed hope that the visit will strengthen bilateral relations, noting that 50 years have already elapsed since diplomatic relations between the two countries were first established. In another article, the Agency mentioned that the meeting in Athens on Wed nesday between HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and HE Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis sealed the further strengthening of relations between Qatar and Greece. The article added that Mitsotakis referred to Greece's significant progress as regards growth, and said the meeting will be an opportunity to discuss regional developments, while His Highness the Amir highlighted the opportunity offered by his visit to strengthen bilateral relations, especially with respect to the economy and investments, while welcoming the opportunity to discuss regional issues and especially what is happening in Gaza. The two sides also discussed enhancing cooperation in a series of sectors, such as the economy, investments, energy and culture. The Greek Prime Minister analyzed a broad spectrum of investment opportunities offered by Greece due to its geostrategic position and its connections with the markets of the Balkans, Southeast Europe, the Eastern Mediterranean and the Black Sea. Another report from the Greek n ewspaper /SKAI/ stated that this official visit is the first for HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to Greece, after the visit of HE Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic Kyriakos Mitsotakis to Doha a few months ago. The report noted that during this visit, bilateral relations between the two countries were strengthened with the signing of two new agreements, including military cooperation. It added that the Greek Prime Minister expressed his appreciation for Qatar's role in regional issues, particularly the Gaza crisis, affirming at the same time that the good relations between Greece and Qatar contribute to the stability of the region. The report also noted that Mitsotakis emphasized that the visit represent an opportunity to consider how to further enhance the relationship, particularly in the economic field, where Greece is currently making significant progress in development. The report covered the discussions of His Highness the Amir, during which he expressed his aspiration for the outcom es of the talks to contribute to strengthening bilateral cooperation in various fields, especially in the economic and investment sectors. A report from /In Newspaper/ mentioned that HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani made his first official visit to Greece, a few months after the visit HE Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic Kyriakos Mitsotakis, to Doha, noting that during this visit, bilateral relations between the two countries were strengthened with the signing of two new agreements, including military cooperation. The report indicated that His Highness's visit to Athens and his meetings with the Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic at the Maximos Mansion, and with the President of the Hellenic Republic at the Presidential Palace, represent an opportunity to enhance bilateral cooperation between the two countries in various sectors, with a focus on economy, investments, energy, tourism, and defense. Source: Qatar News Agency