Li Qiang Meets with Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed

On the afternoon of September 7, Premier of the State Council Li Qiang met with visiting Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. The two sides exchanged views on issues including ChinaQatar relations, economic and trade cooperation, and the regional situation. Li Qiang said that Qatar is an important strategic partner of China in the Middle East and the Gulf region. The Chinese side is willing to strengthen alignment with Qatar on development strategies, promote highquality joint construction of the Belt and Road Initiative, and expand cooperation in fields such as traditional energy, new energy, infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and finance. At the same time, China welcomes Qatar to continue increasing investment in China, and supports more Chinese enterprises to develop in Qatar. Li Qiang also noted that the two sides should continue to strengthen peopletopeople exchanges in culture, education, and other fields, and maintain coordination and cooperation in international and regional affairs. The Chinese side supports Qatar in continuing to play a mediating role in the Middle East situation and is willing to work with Qatar and relevant parties to promote the region's early restoration of peace and stability. Mohammed said that the Qatari side attaches great importance to relations with China and is willing to further expand practical cooperation and jointly promote the continued development of bilateral relations.