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Qatar influential country with huge potential: El Salvador President

Published: 14 Dec 2019 - 08:40 am | Last Updated: 01 Nov 2021 - 10:33 am
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QNA

Doha: The President of the Republic of El Salvador, H E Nayib Bukele, said that the State of Qatar is a very influential country in the world and has huge potential in the cultural and sports fields.

In press statements, the President expressed his great admiration for the volume of infrastructure projects taking place in the State of Qatar, the construction of stadiums everywhere, and the rebuilding of areas with new architectural styles that preserve the originality and culture of the country, stressing that these funds and the investments are going to put the State of Qatar in a new international position, which is very interesting for a developing country like El Salvador.

The President of El Salvador expressed his admiration for the National Museum of Qatar and its wonderful architecture, adding that the State of Qatar is a very interesting and very influential country, and it has one of the largest media in the world. He explained that his visit to Doha aims to strengthen diplomatic, political, and commercial relations, as well as cooperation and investment relations with the State of Qatar and participate in the Doha Forum 2019.

The President of El Salvador expressed his happiness to visit the State of Qatar, which started its official relations with his country more than a decade ago. He pointed out that the two countries have potentials that are not yet explored. He explained that his visit is witnessing many meetings and discussions with government officials, adding that his country will give a presentation at the Doha Forum related to the new governance and how the world develops in the post-globalization era. 

H E Bukele indicated that El Salvador seeks to cooperate with the State of Qatar in various sectors, especially the oil and gas sector, pointing out that his country has great oil wealth and needs Qatari companies to cooperate in benefiting from it.

He reviewed investment opportunities in El Salvador, especially the agricultural field, pointing out that his country is a gateway to Latin American markets because it is located in the centre of the continent.

The President of El Salvador looked forward to seeing Qatari investments in El Salvador, especially as it is one of the most stable countries in the region and a signer of a free trade agreement with the US and enjoys great relations with China and various countries of the world.