Iran, Qatar ink agreements to expand bilateral cooperation in economy, education, sports

Iran and Qatar signed 6 Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) concurrent with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s visit to Doha.

News ID: 5198

Date: 05 October 2024 - 13:08

TABNAK, Oct, 05: These agreements cover various sectors including economic and commercial cooperation, cultural, educational, and sports initiatives.

Notable agreements include collaboration on the development of the Deir Port, health, welfare, and trade, a program for cultural cooperation until the end of 2026, and a program for sports cooperation until 2026.

Pezeshkian in a joint press conference with Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Doha said the two countries have a mutual will to enhance the level of cooperation in various areas, including trade and transportation.

“We are seeking to develop relations with the Qatari government, and there is a mutual will between the two countries to enhance the level of cooperation,” he said.

“I hope that the negotiations between the Iranian delegation and Qatar will address all areas of transportation, culture, tourism, and health care, allowing us to make joint investments.”

Speaking before his trip to Qatar, Pezeshkian said he pursued two goals during the visit: to boost economic, social, cultural, and investment cooperation with Qatar, and to discuss the current instability in the region and cooperation among Muslim nations to address the situation.

On Thursday, Pezeshkian attended the 19th Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) summit and deliver a speech there.