High-Level Meeting: Prince Faisal bin Farhan of Saudi Arabia and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman of Qatar co-chaired a key meeting of the Saudi-Qatari Coordination Council in Riyadh, focusing on enhancing bilateral relations.
Strengthening Ties: The meeting aimed to deepen cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Qatar, align mutual goals, and advance joint initiatives in line with their 2030 visions.
Progress and Implementation: Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed praised the council’s progress, including updated initiatives and milestones, and expressed a commitment to successfully implementing planned activities and achieving strategic objectives.
Riyadh, September 2, 2024 — On Sunday, Riyadh played host to a pivotal meeting of the Executive Committee of the Saudi-Qatari Coordination Council, co-chaired by Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar. This high-level gathering marks a significant moment in the strengthening of bilateral relations between the two Gulf nations.
In his welcoming address, Prince Faisal bin Farhan extended a heartfelt reception to Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman and his delegation, conveying his wishes for a productive and enjoyable visit to Saudi Arabia. He underscored that the central aim of the meeting was to deepen the partnership between Saudi Arabia and Qatar, align their mutual goals, and expand their collaborative efforts in various domains.
Prince Faisal articulated that the Saudi-Qatari Coordination Council is viewed by both countries' leaderships as a strategic framework for orchestrating cooperative activities across multiple sectors. This framework is designed to enhance the fraternal ties between Saudi Arabia and Qatar, in line with their shared visions for 2030. The council's initiatives are intended to positively impact both nations, advancing their collective interests and fulfilling the aspirations of their people.
Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman acknowledged the substantial progress achieved by the council’s committees. He praised their efforts in refining and expanding the list of initiatives, setting clear, actionable milestones, and establishing timelines for their implementation. His commendation also extended to the council’s secretariat general for their diligent work and the comprehensive performance report for the first quarter of 2024.
The Prime Minister emphasized that this meeting represents a significant milestone in the evolution of Saudi-Qatari relations. It reflects a shared commitment to diligent collaboration, investment in new opportunities, and rigorous evaluation of the council's accomplishments and initiatives. He expressed a strong desire to see through the successful implementation of the planned activities and achieve the strategic objectives set forth by both countries.
During the meeting, the secretariat general’s team presented a detailed review of the outcomes from the council’s committees over the previous period. The session concluded with the formal signing of the meeting minutes by Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman. The meeting was also attended by Minister of Finance Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Jadaan and Fahad Alharthi, Director General of the General Administration of Secretariats of Councils and Committees at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, underscoring the high level of engagement and commitment to advancing Saudi-Qatari relations.
