Zuma meets Qatar Foreign Minister; bilateral relations reviewed

Pretoria: President of South Africa Jacob Zuma met here with Foreign Minister H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani yesterday, who is currently visiting South Africa.

During the meeting, the Foreign Minister conveyed the greetings of Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to President Zuma, as well as his wishes of progress and growth to the South African people. In turn, Zuma entrusted the Minister with his greetings and wishes of health and happiness to the Emir and his further wishes of progress and prosperity to the Qatari people.

The meeting reviewed bilateral relations between the two countries and means of boosting and developing them in addition to matters of mutual interest. 

Earlier, the Foreign Minister met South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, during his visit to South Africa. The meeting reviewed bilateral relations and means of boosting mutual cooperation in investment and trade. The meeting discussed the efforts of Qatar and South Africa in preventive diplomacy, mediation and conflict resolution in the region, in addition to issues of common concern.