Athens, HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Hellenic Republic Ali bin Khalfan Al Mansouri said that the visit of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to the Hellenic Republic has great significance and is seen as a culmination to a distinguished path in the bilateral relations between the two countries. In remarks to Qatar News Agency , His Excellency added that this visit would strengthen the bonds of friendship and open broad horizons for the two countries for cooperation in various sectors. It will be a real opportunity to exchange views on several regional and international issues, which reflects the two countries' common endeavor to resolve global issues and conflicts through diplomatic means, and commitment to the principles of the United Nations Charter and multilateralism in international relations. His Excellency pointed out that the State of Qatar attaches great importance to the Hellenic Republic as a friendly country and an important partner, as there is a keenness to develop the r elationship between the two countries in various economic, commercial, and cultural fields. His Excellency indicated that this is the first visit made by HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to Greece since His Highness assumed his duties as the Amir of the State of Qatar. Regarding Qatari-Greek relations, HE the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Hellenic Republic emphasized that bilateral relations are witnessing continuous development, to which mutual visits of high-level officials and delegations have contributed throughout the year. His Excellency added that the State of Qatar is working to consolidate and strengthen bilateral relations with the Hellenic Republic through mutual diplomatic support in international forums, signing a number of agreements and increasing air traffic between the two countries, as well as completing important pending agreements that highlight the strengthening of bilateral relations. Regarding ways of joint cooperation, HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Hellenic Republic Ali bin Khalfan Al Mansouri said that several agreements have been signed between the State of Qatar and Greece, the latest of which is in the field of justice, indicating that there are many areas of cooperation between the two countries, the most important of which are the energy, tourism, agriculture, and investment sectors. His Excellency anticipated that several agreements for cooperation between Doha and Athens would be signed during the coming period, explaining that the two countries have a strong desire to strengthen and diversify cooperation in all fields. He highlighted that the two countries are witnessing steady economic growth, and there is a common desire and broad potential to develop partnerships, especially in the fields of energy, investment, trade, transportation, culture, education, tourism, and sports. Regarding the issues that will be discussed on the sidelines of the visit, His Excellency the Ambassador said that during the visit, the Qatari-Greek bilateral relatio ns will be reviewed, and the extent of the possibility of ways to enhance them in all fields, especially those of common interest, and the fields of political consultations, sports, tourism, and security cooperation. Concluding his remarks to QNA, HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Hellenic Republic Ali bin Khalfan Al Mansouri said that the visit would also discuss the Middle East crisis and the prominent Qatari mediation role within international efforts to stop the war in the Gaza Strip and the efforts made by the Hellenic Republic in that regard. Source: Qatar News Agency