The visit of President of the Republic of Turkiye HE Recep Tayyip Erdogan to the State of Qatar is an affirmation of the strategic and close partnership between the two brotherly countries, said Ambassador of the Republic of Turkiye to the State of Qatar HE Dr. Mustafa Goksu.

Talking to Qatar News Agency (QNA) the envoy said that the Qatari-Turkish relations have reached a stage of strategic partnership, and the visit of the president comes to affirm this partnership and push it towards further progress.

He pointed out that the leaders of the two countries will discuss strategic bilateral relations and preparations for the ninth session of the Supreme Strategic Committee, investment opportunities and growing economic and trade relations, in addition to exchanging views on developments in the situation in the region and the world.

The Turkish ambassador said that the visit also aims to thank the HH the Amir, the government, and the people of the State of Qatar for their strong support in the ordeal of the earthquake that struck Turkiye in February.

He pointed out that despite the tremendous transformations in the nature of relations between countries regionally and globally and the escalation of crises and conflicts in international politics, Turkiye and Qatar have maintained close, stable, and growing relations at all levels.

He added that the bilateral strategic relationship is one of the pillars of balance in the region and constituted a real guarantee in facing many challenges and political, security, and economic risks.

His Excellency indicated that they believe that the close relationship and high coordination between the two countries were, and still are, a guarantee for taking a strong position in the face of regional and international challenges.

The Turkish ambassador concluded his statement to QNA by affirming that the relationship between Qatar and Turkiye goes beyond being bilateral cooperation but rather a strategic choice for the present and the future, and the Turkish leadership, headed by the President of the Republic of Turkiye HE Recep Tayyip Erdogan is keen to consolidate relations and partnership in a way that guarantees prosperity for the two countries.