About the visit of the Russian President Special Envoy for the Middle East, Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia H.E.Mr. Mikhail Bogdanov to the State of Qatar (May 4-6, 2014. Doha)

Doha, May 4-6, 2014. The Special Representative of the President of the Russian Federation for the Middle East, Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia H.E. Mr.Mikhail Bogdanov paid a working visit to the State of Qatar.

H.E.Mr. Mikhail Bogdanov held a meeting with H.H.Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, and delivered to him the oral message of the President of the Russian Federation. He also held talks with H.E. Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Prime Minister, Minister of Interior, and H.E.Dr. Khalid Al-Attiyah, Minister of Foreign Affairs.

The second session of the bilateral political consultations at the level of Deputy Foreign Ministers within the framework of the boosted Russia-Qatari dialogue was held on the same day, during which H.E.Mr. Mikhail Bogdanov and Deputy Foreign Minister for foreign affairs H.E.Mr.Mohammad Al-Rumaihi exchanged views on the wide range of issues related to the Russia-Qatari relations and the international and regional agenda.

Both sides reiterated their aim to maintain regular confidential contacts and comparing notes on the problems of common interest.