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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan formally received Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani with an official ceremony at the Presidential Complex in Ankara.
The two leaders are set to discuss regional issues and sign multiple agreements to strengthen bilateral ties.
The ceremony began with mounted guards accompanying the emir's motorcade to the entrance of the Presidential Complex. Erdogan greeted Al Thani at the main entrance, followed by the playing of national anthems and a 21-gun salute. The emir saluted the Honor Guard, saying, "Greetings, soldiers."
Flags representing 16 historical Turkish states and ceremonial troops added to the occasion, highlighting the strong ties between the nations.
ANKARA, TURKIYE - NOVEMBER 14: (----EDITORIAL USE ONLY - MANDATORY CREDIT - 'TURKISH PRESIDENCY / MURAT CETINMUHURDAR / HANDOUT' - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS----) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan (R) shakes hands the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani (L) during the official ceremony at the Presidential Complex in Ankara, Turkiye on November 14, 2024. ( TUR Presidency/ Murat Cetinmuhurdar - Anadolu Agency )
ANKARA, TURKIYE - NOVEMBER 14: (----EDITORIAL USE ONLY - MANDATORY CREDIT - 'TURKISH PRESIDENCY / MURAT CETINMUHURDAR / HANDOUT' - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS----) Turkish Minister of Treasury and Finance Mehmet Simsek (R) shakes hands the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani (L) during the official ceremony at the Presidential Complex in Ankara, Turkiye on November 14, 2024. ( TUR Presidency/ Murat Cetinmuhurdar - Anadolu Agency )
ANKARA, TURKIYE - NOVEMBER 14: (----EDITORIAL USE ONLY - MANDATORY CREDIT - 'TURKISH PRESIDENCY / MURAT CETINMUHURDAR / HANDOUT' - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS----) Turkish Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacir (2nd R) shakes hands the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani (L) during the official ceremony at the Presidential Complex in Ankara, Turkiye on November 14, 2024. ( TUR Presidency/ Murat Cetinmuhurdar - Anadolu Agency )
ANKARA, TURKIYE - NOVEMBER 14: (----EDITORIAL USE ONLY - MANDATORY CREDIT - 'TURKISH PRESIDENCY / MURAT CETINMUHURDAR / HANDOUT' - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS----) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (L) welcomes the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani (R) with an official ceremony at the Presidential Complex in Ankara, Turkiye on November 14, 2024. ( TUR Presidency/ Murat Cetinmuhurdar - Anadolu Agency )
Following the ceremony, President Erdogan and Emir Al Thani proceeded to a private bilateral meeting. Discussions are expected to focus on regional tensions, including the situation in Gaza and Al Thanid the broader Middle East.
The leaders will later join the 10th Türkiye-Qatar High Strategic Committee meeting to finalize various cooperation agreements.
Eight agreements were signed between Türkiye and Qatar in the presence of President Erdogan and Qatari Emi Al Thani.
President Erdogan and Emir Al Thani chaired the "10th Türkiye-Qatar High Strategic Committee Meeting" at the Presidential Complex.
Following the meeting, the two leaders attended the signing ceremony for the agreements between the two countries. The eight agreements signed in the presence of Erdogan and Al Thani are as follows:
Additionally, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani signed the "Declaration of the 10th Türkiye-Qatar High Strategic Committee Meeting."
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani hold an inter-delegation meeting in Ankara, Turkiye on Nov. 14, 2024. (Turkish Presidency/Murat Kula - Anadolu Agency)
Economic cooperation between Türkiye and Qatar has flourished, with significant Qatari investments in Türkiye's tourism, agriculture, real estate, and food sectors. Turkish construction companies have completed projects worth $20.16 billion in Qatar, reflecting investor confidence.
In the cultural and educational sectors, the Yunus Emre Turkish Cultural Center in Doha and agreements with Qatari universities have strengthened ties. The number of Qatari tourists visiting Türkiye surpassed 70,000 in 2023, with many holding permanent residency.
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