Amir, Erdogan Discuss Ways to Enhance Strategic Cooperation Qatar, Turkey Sign a Slew of Deals to Strengthen Ties
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FRIDAY NOVEMBER 27, 2020 RABI AL-AKHAR 12, 1442 VOL.14 NO. 5114 QR 2 Fajr: 4:39 am Dhuhr: 11:21 am FINE Asr: 2:23 pm Maghrib: 4:44 pm HIGH : 29°C LOW : 23°C Isha: 6:14 pm Nation 2 Business 8 Sports 13 Qatar calls for condemnation Investors gain QR12 bn in Fans pay their last of illegal coercive measures one week as foreign respects to football imposed by siege countries institutions turn bullish legend Maradona AMIR, ERDOGAN DISCUSS WAYS TO ENHANCE STRATEGIC COOPERATION QATAR, TURKEY SIGN A SLEW OF DEALS TO STRENGTHEN TIES His Highness the Amir of State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan witness the signing of an MoU in Ankara on Thursday. (Right) HH the Amir with the Turkish president. PAGE 14 QNA eration in the economic and finan- ANKARA cial fields, a memorandum of under- Successful talks to consolidate standing for cooperation in family, HIS Highness the Amir of State of women, and social services affairs, a Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Qatari-Turkish partnership: Amir declaration of intent on exchanging Al Thani and the President of the I conducted a successful round of talks with my diplomats between the Ministry of Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip brother President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara Foreign Affairs’ Diplomatic Institute Erdogan on Thursday discussed on the Qatari-Turkish partnership. And we agreed and the Diplomacy Academy of the the strategic bilateral cooperation to employ more of our countries’ capabilities to Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, between the two countries. The consolidate this partnership, which is constantly and the signing of the meeting min- talks focused on the political, eco- evolving for the good and in the interest of our utes of the Qatar-Turkey Supreme nomic, investment, defense, ener- people. We also exchanged views on a number of Strategic Committee. gy, education, transport, and sports The signing ceremony was at- regional and global issues and developments. among other issues. tended by members of the official The sixth meeting of the Qatar- delegation accompanying HH the Turkey Supreme Strategic Com- Amir. It was attended on the Turk- mittee, which was held at the pres- the Turkish president witnessed Turkish Ministry of Trade on coop- ish side by ministers and ranking idential palace in Ankara, reviewed the signing of a memorandum to erating in the field of free zones. officials. the outcomes of the previous meet- purchase a stake in Istinye Park HH the Amir and the Turkish In the evening, HH the Amir ings, and the ways to enhance the shopping center, a memorandum president also witnessed the sign- left Ankara. HH the Amir sent a Amir, Erdogan visit Nation’s committee’s work to advance the of understanding (MoU) between ing of a joint statement on the es- message to the Turkish president, interest of the people of the two Qatar Investment Authority and Al- tablishment of a joint economic and expressing his thanks and appre- Library of the Presidency countries. tin Halic on potential joint invest- trade committee between the Qatari ciation for the warm hospitality HIS Highness the Amir of State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al The two sides also discussed ment in the Golden Horn project, a Ministry of Commerce and Industry and honor His Highness and the Thani and President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan vis- the latest regional and internation- memorandum to purchase a stake and the Turkish Ministry of Trade, a accompanying delegation received ited the Nation’s Library of the Presidency in Ankara on Thursday. During al developments, and exchanged in Borsa Istanbul, an agreement memorandum of understanding on during the official visit. HH the the visit, they were informed on the contents of the library in terms of views regarding them. The two selling and purchasing Ortadogu cooperation in the field of manag- Amir wished the president good books, journals, and university dissertations, in addition to the electronic sides focused in particular on de- Antalya port between Global Li- ing water, a Letter of Intent between health and wellness and continued database of books. HH the Amir and the Turkish president were also velopments in Palestine, Libya, man and QTerminals, and a memo- the Qatari Ministry of Finance and success, and for the brother Turk- briefed on ways the library’s research and scientic services provided to and Syria. randum of understanding between the Turkish Ministry of Finance and ish people further progress and its visitors. (QNA) Afterwards, HH the Amir and Qatar Free Zones Authority and the Treasury that aims to enhance coop- prosperity. Qatar makes travel easier for residents Labour law safeguards the interests Residents wishing to travel and return will automatically The quarantine period will be for one week only after of employers as well, says official receive an exceptional entry permit upon departure arrival in the country regardless of destination TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ees’ freedom to change jobs with certain TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK day, the GCO said the resi- istration of the resident’s de- However, the automatic DOHA controls. DOHA dent or their employer will be parture from Qatar. exceptional entry permit ser- The employer has the right to object in able to print out the excep- The decision is in con- vice will not be available for THE latest amendments to the labour law in the event a worker moves to a competing STARTING from November tional entry permit from the tinuation of the gradual lift- residents who are currently Qatar protect the interests of the employers company, Obaidly said. 29, residents who are current- Ministry of Interior’s website ing of restrictions imposed outside of Qatar. and safeguard the rights of the employees, The employer has the right to demand ly in Qatar and wish to travel at any point after the resident in Qatar as a result of the They are still required to Muhammad Hassan Al Obaidly, the Assis- any fees he or she incurred to train the work- and return will automatically has departed Qatar. Requests coronavirus (COVID-19) obtain the exceptional return tant Undersecretary for Labour Affairs at the er, such as fees for obtaining a driver’s li- receive an exceptional entry will no longer be needed to be pandemic, based on public permit via the “Qatar Portal” Ministry of Administrative Development, La- cence, he said, emphasing that the employer permit upon departure, the submitted through the “Qatar health indicators in Qatar website if they wish to return bour and Social Affairs, has said. need to mention these aspects in the employ- Government Communica- Portal” website. and around the world, and to Qatar. While the latest amendments scrapped ment contract to guarantee his or her right. tions Office (GCO) has said. The permit will be avail- on Qatar’s travel policy an- a rule requiring employers’ consent to In a statement on Thurs- able automatically upon reg- nounced previously. Continued on page 2 change jobs, it has also restricted employ - Continued on page 2 02 Friday, November 27, 2020 Contact US: Qatar Tribune I EDITORIAL I Phone: 40002222 I ADMINISTRATION & MARKETING I Phone: 40002155, 40002122, Fax: 40002235 P.O. Box: 23493, Doha. Shura attends meeting on family farming legislations Qatar calls for condemnation of illegal THE Shura Council on Thursday meeting focused on exchang- participated in a virtual parlia- ing knowledge and experi- mentary international meeting ences between parliamentar- measures by the blockading countries held by the International Fund ians from different regions on for Agricultural Development policy-making processes and QNA Saint Vincent and the Gren- cial and humanitarian conse- concern about the blockading (IFAD) and the Food and Ag- solutions for family farming, NEW YORK adines. quences affecting the citizens countries’ application of vari- riculture Organization of the and identifying needs and chal- Sheikha Alya stated that and residents of the state, as ous forms of unilateral trade United Nations (FAO). The meet lenges in the legislative process QATAR has called for con- Qatar has been facing illegal well as many human rights embargoes against Qatar, was held to exchange experi- to support comprehensive laws demnation of the unlawful, measures and a blockade im- violations,” she said. which restricts trade in goods, ences with parliamentarians on and policies for family farming. unilateral and coercive meas- posed unilaterally without The ambassador referred services and trade-related in- general policies and legislation Shura Member HE Ibrahim bin ures imposed by the blockad- justification or legal basis for to UN reports, the latest of tellectual property rights, and for family farming. Khalifa Al Nasr represented the ing countries, pointing out more than three years. which is the preliminary find- hinders the full achievement Discussions during the Council in the meeting. (QNA) that the application of such She said that the attempt ings of UN Special Rappor- of the Sustainable Develop- measures targeting the state is to undermine sovereignty and teur on unilateral coercive ment Goals, also noting the continuing despite rulings by political independence is unac- measures and human rights, Special Rapporteur’s concern competent international bod- ceptable and illegal, stressing Alena Douhan, and her recent about the demand to close ies such as the International that this attempt contradicts HE Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif visit to Qatar. Sheikha Alya Qatari media outlets, which Shura panel discusses