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Emir: Qatar, Bulgaria Determined to Develop Ties 3rd Best News Website in the Middle East BUSINESS | 19 SPORT | 24 UK Minister Al Duhail take on slams talk of Brexit Al Kharaitiyat with eyeye punishment by EU on QSL ‘Falcon Shield’d’ Friday 9 March 2018 | 21 Jumada II I 1439 www.thepeninsula.qa Volume 23 | Number 7460 | 2 Riyals Freedom to roam with Bill Protection! Terms & conditions apply Emir: Qatar, Bulgaria determined to develop ties Qatar and Bulgaria signed memoranda of understanding (MoUs) in the field of youth and sports and energy and an MoU between Qatar University and Sofia University. QNA SOFIA: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Prime Minister of the Republic of Bulgaria, Boyko Borissov, witnessed yesterday signing of a number of memo- randa of understanding between both countries. The two sides signed a memorandum of under- standing (MoU) on cooper- ating in the field of youth and sports, an MoU on cooper- ating in the energy field and an MoU between Qatar Uni- Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani during an official reception ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Sofia with Bulgarian President Rumen Radev. RIGHT: H H the versity and Sofia University. Emir and the Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov witness the exchanging of the signed MoU by the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister H E Sheikh Mohamed bin Earlier the Emir was Abdulrahman Al Thani and Bulgaria’s Energy Minister Temenuzhka Petkova. accorded an official reception ceremony yesterday morning garia held a talks session. between the two friendly countries support and develop bilateral rela- peoples. The talks also dealt with a means to develop bilateral relations at the Presidential Palace in At the outset of the session, Bul- in the near future, he said. tions in various fields, especially number of regional and interna- and the prospects for enhancing the the capital Sofia on the garia’s Prime Minister welcomed The Emir expressed thanks for investment. The Emir also extended tional issues. Their Excellencies joint cooperation between the two occasion of his state visit to HH the Emir and the accompanying the hospitality. He also extended con- an invitation the Bulgarian Prime members of the official delegation, friendly countries to cover different Bulgaria. President of the delegation, pointing that the two gratulations on behalf of the Qatari Minister to visit Qatar, which he accompanying the Emir, attended fields. During a bilateral meeting the Republic of Bulgaria led well countries enjoy close relations, people to the Bulgarian government welcomed. the session. On the Bulgarian side Emir and the Prime Minister of the wishers to welcome the Emir especially with the continuous and people on the occasion of the During the session, the two the session was attended by a Republic of Bulgaria exchanged upon arrival at the Presi- communication between officials Bulgarian National Day. The Emir sides discussed means of enhancing number of Their Excellences min- views on various regional and inter- dential Palace. and joint projects between the two pointed out that the ambitions of the the friendly relations and cooper- isters and senior officials. national issues of mutual concern. The Emir and Prime Min- countries. He is looking forward to two countries are great and they are ation between the two countries to The Emir discussed with Prime ister of the Republic of Bul- agreement on new projects determined to make every effort to a wider level for the benefit of their Minister of the Republic of Bulgaria →CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 Kuwait Emir’s efforts to Emir aims to build Mideast security pact prevent escalation of Gulf row a success: Official DOHA: The Government Union, the United States or more terrorist attacks anywhere Communications Office Director NATO that wish to the possibility in the world,” the Government H E Sheikh Saif bin Ahmed bin to join it”. Communications Office Director QNA Saif Al Thani reaffirmed that Emir He referred to the EU as an said, referring to the Brussels H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al example for the State of Qatar, attacks whose second anni- KUWAIT: Efforts exerted by the Emir Thani is aiming to build a security reported QNA. “We want sta- versary falls in March. of the State of Kuwait H H Sheikh pact for the Middle East compa- bility like EU by creating a dia- As for the social impacts of Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah to rable to the European Union. logue around security,” he said, the siege imposed on the State of prevent the escalation of the Gulf In a press statement on the adding that “the only way to Qatar since June 5, H E Sheikh dispute were a success, Kuwaiti occasion of the Emir’s visit to fight terrorism is to work Saif bin Ahmed bin Saif Al Thani Deputy Foreign Minister Khalid Al Belgium, the Government Com- together.” said that the siege is “causing H E Sheikh Saif bin Ahmed bin Saif Al Thani, Director of Jarallah said, according to Kuwait (Kuna munications Office Director said Sheikh Saif bin Ahmed bin social hardship.” the Government Communications Office. news agency ). that Qatar aims through this Saif Al-Thani reiterated that the “People can no longer see The Emir of Kuwait moved quick pact to “ensure that no blockade State of Qatar condemns ter- their families in neighbouring Communications Office Sheikh Saif bin Ahmed bin to resolve the Gulf dispute due to his is ever imposed against another rorism and reaffirms the need to countries. It is harder for them to director said, Qatar sees Saif Al Thani denied any links commitment to the Gulf Cooperation country, to create a platform for “work together to tackle the roots practice their religion and to only one solution. “We must between the State of Qatar and Council bloc’s unity, added the conflict resolution in the region, of evil, identify the causes of ter- perform pilgrimage to holy places,” resume the dialogue, thou- terrorism financing. Kuwaiti official during his interview and to offer all states and organ- rorism and fight them.” he added. To break the deadlock, sands of people are affected with the Kuwaiti channel. Al Jarallah izations such as European “We do not want to see any HE the Government by this situation.” →CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 said that the Kuwaiti Emir succeeded in calming the atmosphere, and not escalating the situation in the Gulf. The Deputy Foreign Minister of Kuwait noted the great role of the Qatar Airways signs 5-year partnership deal with FC Bayern Munich Emir in supporting the Gulf Cooper- ation Council, saying that the brothers THE PENINSULA 2018, will see the airline’s Berlin, said: “Qatar Airways in the GCC countries are aware of this logo adorning the shirt is delighted to be supporting role played by His Highness. DOHA: Qatar Airways sleeves of the German league Germany’s most-winning In response to a question whether announced yesterday that it leaders. Hamad International team, FC Bayern Munich . We the US planned to host Gulf leaders in has signed a five-year part- Airport’s partnership look forward to working a bid to resolve the dispute, he con- nership agreement with agreement with the team, ini- with, and engaging with, the firmed that there were attempts, but leading German football team tiated in January 2016, will be club, the fans, and the that so far no invitations have been FC Bayern Munich AG, further continued with Qatar people of Germany to help sent. However, Al-Jarallah said strengthening Qatar’s role as Airways, further strength- make a real difference several prominent Gulf figures would a global leader in sports. Under ening the already strong ties through this exciting new be shortly visiting the US, amid moves the new agreement, the between Qatar and FC partnership. Sport is a key which could pave the way for the award-winning airline will Bayern Munich . pillar of the long-term vision convening of the summit. become an FC Bayern Munich Qatar Airways Group of the State of Qatar, and as The Kuwaiti official expressed his platinum partner until June Chief Executive, Akbar Al Qatar’s national carrier, we hope that this summit will be held, 2023. Baker, who met with Karl- welcome the opportunity to and the Gulf dispute will be ended. Officially announced at Heinz Rummenigge, use sport as a means of The region is facing great and very Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker (centre), with a press conference at ITB in Chairman of the Board of FC bringing people together”. dangerous challenges, and “we will Chairman of the Board of FC Bayern Munich, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge Germany, the five-season Bayern Munich, and other not be able to face these challenges (third left), after the announcement at ITB in Berlin, yesterday. deal, commencing 1 July club officials at ITB in →CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 individually,” he added. 02 HOME FRIDAY 9 MARCH 2018 Emir and Bulgarian leaders hold bilateral meetings Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and the President of the Republic of Bulgaria, Rumen Radev, held a bilateral meeting at the Presidential Palace yesterday. During the meeting, they discussed means of strengthening bilateral relations and prospects for their development at various levels, especially political, cultural, economic and investment. H H the Emir was accorded an official reception ceremony at the Presidential Palace in the capital Sofia on the occasion of Emir’s state visit to Bulgaria. The Emir and the President, took a tour in the city of Sofia during which the Emir was briefed on the most important historical, cultural and heritage landmarks of the city.
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