Doha: President of the Republic of Albania, H E Bajram Begaj commended the comprehensive development vision pursued by Qatar under the leadership of H H the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, which has made Qatar a trusted partner at both the regional and international levels. He also praised His Highness's role and efforts in supporting peace and stability in the world.

He expressed his country's aspiration to expand cooperation with the State of Qatar in the economic, cultural, and parliamentary fields, emphasising that relations between the two countries are based on the principles of friendship, constructive cooperation, and mutual understanding regarding many regional and international issues.

This came during the visit of the President of the Republic of Albania and his accompanying delegation to the Shura Council yesterday, where they met with the Speaker of the Shura Council, H E Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim.

The Albanian President, who is visiting the country to participate in the Second World Summit for Social Development, expressed his pleasure at visiting the Shura Council, lauding the important role the Council plays in supporting the development process in the State of Qatar.

At the outset of the meeting, H E Speaker of the Shura Council welcomed the Albanian President, expressing his appreciation for this visit, which reflects the depth of relations between the State of Qatar and the Republic of Albania. During the meeting, bilateral relations between the countries and ways to strengthen them were reviewed, particularly those related to parliamentary cooperation and the exchange of visits.

At the conclusion of the visit, President Begaj toured the Council building, including the 'Tamim bin Hamad Hall', where he was briefed on the conduct of the sessions and the Council's working mechanisms and received an explanation of its functions and responsibilities.

In a press statement, he noted the President of the Republic of Albania's keenness on developing and strengthening bilateral relations, as well as enhancing cooperation and exchange of visits between the Shura Council and the Albanian Parliament to further advance their partnership.

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