High-Level Meeting: On September 2, 2024, Prince Faisal bin Farhan of Saudi Arabia and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman of Qatar co-chaired the Executive Committee meeting of the Saudi-Qatari Coordination Council in Riyadh.
Strengthening Relations: The meeting focused on enhancing bilateral ties, achieving mutual aspirations, and advancing joint initiatives in alignment with the 2030 visions of both nations.
Achievements and Future Plans: Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed praised the council’s committees for their work on new initiatives and milestone-setting. The meeting underscored the commitment of both countries to ongoing collaboration and achieving planned goals.
Riyadh, September 2, 2024 — In a noteworthy diplomatic event, Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia, and Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, co-chaired a significant meeting of the Executive Committee of the Saudi-Qatari Coordination Council in Riyadh on Sunday. This meeting marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing collaboration between the two nations.
Prince Faisal bin Farhan opened the proceedings with a warm and cordial welcome to Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman and his delegation. He extended his best wishes for a pleasant and productive stay in Saudi Arabia. In his remarks, Prince Faisal emphasized that the primary objective of this high-level meeting was to fortify the relationship between Saudi Arabia and Qatar, aligning with the aspirations of their respective leaderships and peoples. He underscored the importance of advancing their bilateral ties towards new and broader horizons.
Highlighting the strategic significance of the Saudi-Qatari Coordination Council, Prince Faisal noted that both countries view this council as an essential platform for framing activities across various sectors. The council serves to enhance the fraternal relations between Saudi Arabia and Qatar, aiming to realize their shared visions for 2030. This collaborative effort is intended to positively influence the interests of both nations and their populations, reinforcing their commitment to mutual growth and development.
In his address, Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman praised the diligent efforts of the committees within the Saudi-Qatari Coordination Council. He commended their work in updating the list of initiatives, formulating new projects, and setting clear and actionable milestones with defined timelines. His acknowledgment of the committee’s achievements reflects a shared commitment to effective and measurable progress, in line with the observations noted in the council's performance report for the first quarter of 2024.
Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman highlighted that this meeting represents a significant milestone in the development of Saudi-Qatari relations. It underscores the commitment of both countries to persistent and effective work, investing in opportunities, and exchanging viewpoints. He expressed eagerness to achieve and implement all planned activities, marking this session as a testament to their ongoing collaboration and mutual dedication.
The meeting also included a review by the secretariat general working team of the outputs and progress made by the council’s committees during the previous period. At the conclusion of the meeting, Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman signed the meeting minutes, formalizing the discussions and agreements reached. The session was 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, further emphasizing the importance and high-level nature of this diplomatic engagement.
