Qatar’s Amir Meets Russian President Vladimir Putin at SCO Summit in Astana

Astana, Kazakhstan — His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, held a bilateral meeting with President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Astana.

The meeting, which took place on the margins of the summit, focused on enhancing and developing relations between the two countries across various domains. Both sides exchanged views on matters of mutual interest, with particular attention to the developments in the Gaza Strip and the occupied Palestinian territories.

This high-level encounter underscores the importance of diplomatic engagement and cooperation between Qatar and Russia, as they seek to strengthen ties and address regional challenges.