Qatar and Argentina Vow to Consolidate Relations
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QATAR | Page 2 SPORT | Page 1 Qatar’s horses dominate Arabian racing action at Qatari relief assistance delivered to Indonesia Saint-Cloud published in QATAR since 1978 SATURDAY Vol. XXXIX No. 10963 October 6, 2018 Moharram 26, 1440 AH GULF TIMES www. gulf-times.com 2 Riyals In brief ARAB WORLD | Confl ict Three Palestinians killed in Gaza clashes Three Palestinians including a 14-year-old boy were killed by Israeli fire yesterday on the Gaza border, as clashes erupted with security forces during protests, the enclave’s health ministry said. Fares Hafez al-Sersawi, 14, and 24-year-old Mahmud Akram Mohamed Abu Samane, both died after being shot in the chest during demonstrations east of Gaza City, ministry spokesman Ashraf al-Qudra said. Hussein al-Rakab, 28, died after being shot in the head near Khan Yunis in the south of the Gaza Strip, Qudra said. Page 3 AFRICA | Honour His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani shakes hands with Nobel Peace Prize for Argentina’s President Mauricio Macri at the Casa Rosada Presidential Palace in His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and President Mauricio Macri witness the signing of an agreement anti-rape campaigners Buenos Aires yesterday. between Qatar and Argentina in Buenos Aires yesterday. Congolese doctor Denis Mukwege and Yazidi campaigner Nadia Murad won the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize for their work in fighting sexual violence in conflicts around the world. The pair won the award “for their eff orts to end the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war and armed conflict,” Nobel committee chairwoman Berit Reiss- Qatar and Argentina vow Andersen said in an announcement which won international praise. One a doctor, the other a former Islamic State sex slave, both have come to represent the struggle against a global scourge which goes well beyond any single conflict, as the #MeToo movement has to consolidate relations shown. Page 4 O Amir and Argentinian research, sports, agriculture and en- the mutual interest of the two coun- EAST ASIA | Earthquake vironment. tries. president hold off icial Issues of common concern were also The signing ceremony was attend- UN seeks $50.5mn for talks discussed. The talks were attended by ed by members of the offi cial delega- Indonesia disaster aid O Amir, President Macri members of the offi cial delegation ac- tion accompanying the Amir. The United Nations said yesterday it companying His Highness the Amir. From the Argentine side, it was at- is seeking $50.5mn “for immediate witness signing of From the Argentine side, it was at- tended by a number of ministers. relief” to help victims of the agreement, MoUs tended by a number of ministers. Earlier, the Amir and the Argentin- devastating quake and tsunami in His Highness the Amir and the ian president held a bilateral meeting Indonesia. The UN plan, developed QNA Argentinian President later wit- at the Presidential Palace. in consultation with Indonesian Buenos Aires nessed the signing of an agreement The meeting discussed ways to government off icials, outlines and memorandums of understanding strengthen relations and the pros- “how the humanitarian community between the governments of the two pects for consolidating co-operation working in the country will provide is Highness the Amir Sheikh countries. in various fi elds, especially in econo- targeted, technical assistance.” Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani They witnessed the signing of an my, investment, trade, education and More than 1,500 people died in last Hand Argentinian President agreement on the abolition of visa re- sports. week’s quake-tsunami, and local Mauricio Macri held a session of offi - quirements for holders of diplomatic, They also exchanged views on the off icials said yesterday that more cial talks at the Presidential Palace in private and offi cial passports between latest developments on the regional than a thousand people could still be Buenos Aires yesterday. the two countries; a memorandum of and international arenas. missing. Page 7 At the beginning of the ses- understanding aimed at consolidat- Upon his arrival at the Presidential sion, President Macri welcomed ing and encouraging co-operation in Palace, His Highness the Amir was EUROPE | Investigation His Highness the Amir on his sec- education and science; and a memo- accorded an offi cial reception. ond visit to Argentina, praising the randum of understanding between His Highness the Amir attended a Chinese Interpol friendly and growing relations be- Qatar’s Ministry of Culture and Sports luncheon banquet hosted by Presi- boss goes missing tween the two countries, hoping and the General Secretariat of Sport of dent Macri in honour of the Qatari French police said yesterday they that the Amir’s visit will contribute Argentina to enhance possibilities and delegation at the Presidential Palace were probing the disappearance of to further co-operation. opportunities for sports co-operation museum in Buenos Aires yesterday. the Chinese head of Interpol, who On his part, His Highness the Amir between the two countries, using the President Macri’s wife Juliana Awada, has reportedly been detained for reaffi rmed what was stated by the Ar- Argentine expertise in this fi eld. Vice-President Gabriela Michetti and questioning in his home country. gentinian president in relation to the They also witnessed the signing a number of ministers and senior of- Meng Hongwei, 64, was last strong and solid relations between of a memorandum of understanding fi cials were also present. seen leaving for China from the the two countries, adding that the two on the exemption of Qatari nation- Welcoming the Amir on his sec- international police organisation’s countries will continue to work for als from visa; and a memorandum of ond visit to Argentina, the president headquarters in Lyon, southeast further co-operation in other fi elds, understanding for co-operation be- praised the level of co-operation say- France, in late September, a source expressing his confi dence that the tween the Ministry of Municipality ing Argentina’s experience in food close to the enquiry said. His wife visit will further enhance that. and Environment of Qatar and the security can help Qatar to the same has since reported him missing. “He The talks focused on means of Ministry of Production and Labour extent that Argentina can benefi t His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani is presented with honorary did not disappear in France” where developing bilateral relations and of the Argentine Republic aimed at from Qatar’s experience in the fi eld guest certificate of the Argentine Republic by President of the Legislature of the City of he lives, the source said. But Interpol areas of co-operation in economy, establishing consultations and co- of energy, pointing out that his coun- Buenos Aires Francisco Javier Quintana when the Amir met him yesterday evening. The would not be drawn on his possible investment and sports, as well as ex- operation in agriculture, livestock, try is experiencing diffi cult economic meeting, at the Amir’s residence in Buenos Aires, was attended by members of the off icial whereabouts. Page 9 changing experiences in education, fisheries and agricultural sectors in conditions. To Page 16 delegation accompanying the Amir. Qatar-Turkey strategic panel meets in Ankara QNA al-Hammadi, and the Turkish side by in the private sector is one of the high- two sides signed an agreement in 2015 Onal praised the high-level vis- “Qatar was one of the countries that Ankara Deputy Foreign Minister Sedat Onal. lights of the two countries’ ties. scrapping visa requirements for citi- its and co-operation between the two supported Turkey following the failed Representatives from the two coun- “The constant co-ordination of po- zens of the two countries,” Dr al-Ham- countries’ institutions in developing coup attempt of 2016. Qatar stood by tries’ public and private sectors at- sition on various issues and in all re- madi added. bilateral relations, noting that they Turkey in recent months, amidst a atar-Turkey bilateral relations, tended. gional and international events was For his part, the Turkish Deputy For- have reached unprecedented levels of campaign that targeted the country’s which are historic and dis- Dr al-Hammadi stressed in his also one of the highlights of their ties.” eign Minister highlighted the friend- strength due to the commitment of the economy and currency.” Qtinct, have become an example speech the depth of the bilateral rela- HE the Secretary-General said that ship ties the two countries enjoy, and leaders and the sense of unity between The Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister and role model to be followed, HE the tions between the two brotherly coun- the strategic committee has helped sign its development and enhancement un- the two peoples. pointed out that the mutual visits at the Secretary-General of the Ministry of tries, pointing out that they are in a many agreements and memorandums der the current leadership of the two “Turkey and Qatar have proven by highest levels are continuous between Foreign Aff airs Dr Ahmed bin Hassan state of continuous development and of understanding in diff erent fi elds that countries. He referred to the two coun- various means that they are partners, the two countries, and the mechanism al-Hammadi said yesterday. remarkable prosperity at all levels of were being negotiated for years, the last tries’ celebration of the 45th anniver- especially during the diffi cult times of co-operation between institutions He was addressing a meeting of the co-operation. of which was a signing of an economic sary of the establishment of diplomatic they have experienced. Turkey has and bodies is operating regularly and Qatar-Turkey Supreme Strategic Com- “The exchange of high-level visits partnership.