GREEK NEWS AGENDA: New Impetus for Greek-Qatari Relations

Thursday, January 31, 2013

New Impetus for Greek-Qatari Relations

Prime Minister Antonis Samaras concluded his two-day official visit in Qatar on January 30, after meetings with the country’s top leadership and the inauguration of the Greece-Qatar Business Council. "It is an important day for the relations between our two countries," Samaras said, addressing the inaugural ceremony, stressing that the new institution will give "new impetus to investments and business opportunities."

Noting that there is common ground for a new beginning in their relations, the PM added that his government is against bureaucracy and will do its best to eliminate any obstacles to growth and business."

Earlier in the same day, Samaras met with the Emir of Qatar, Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, and the Crown Prince, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Khalifa Al Thani. He later visited the Pearl-Qatar artificial island in Doha and the Museum of Islamic Art, where he was given a guided tour by its director. The Prime Minister wrapped up his visit with a tour of the country's new airport, where a number of Greek construction companies are operating.

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