Qatar's Ambassador to Spain H E Abdullah bin Ibrahim Al Hamar
Madrid: The visit of Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to Spain will boost bilateral ties in different fields, said Qatar's Ambassador to Spain H E Abdullah bin Ibrahim Al Hamar.
Speaking to Qatar News Agency (QNA), H E Al Hamar said that His Highness is making his first visit to Spain as the Amir, adding that the visit will open up the scope of cooperation in different fields — political, economic, cultural and sports.
The ambassador also said that the two countries share the same views regarding most international issues, as they both support resolving conflicts through peaceful means that ensures maintaining the sovereignty of countries and respect of international law.
He also said that the two sides hold political consultations and officials exchange visits to discuss international developments.
On the economic front, H E Al Hamar said that Qatar is the biggest Arab investor in Spain, with total investments worth €21bn.
He added that there are 170 Qatari companies operating in Spain in different fields. He also said that the Qatari-Spanish Business Council can play a major role in expanding investments even further.
On the cultural front, the ambassador said the two sides enjoy distinguished ties.
He noted that Spanish architects contributed to the design of three stadiums that will host the FIFA World Cup 2022.
As for sports, the national team is coached by Spain's Felix Sanchez.
The Qatari league is also filled with some of the most talented Spanish players. There are many Spanish football stars who play in Qatari clubs and impart their experiences to Qatari players. On the other hand, the State of Qatar has investments in a number of Spanish sports clubs.
The ambassador also noted that the existing cooperation between Qatar and Spain in all fields reflects the extent of mutual trust between the two countries.
He stressing that the visit of H H the Amir to Spain promises to open up wider horizons to enhance and advance this cooperation.
