Qatar and Saudi Arabia reinforced their Qatar-Saudi strategic partnership during the eighth meeting of their Coordination Council. The meeting took place at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Monday.
Saudi Crown Prince welcomed the Amir and his delegation warmly. He emphasized the historic and strong brotherly relations between the two nations. The Crown Prince highlighted the Coordination Council’s role in boosting bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors.
Qatar’s Amir expressed gratitude for the hospitality and praised the level of partnership between the countries. He emphasized that agreements signed during the visit reflect their shared ambitions. Both leaders agreed to deepen cooperation for regional security, peace, and prosperity.
The meeting focused on expanding collaboration in political, security, military, energy, industry, economy, investment, trade, technology, infrastructure, culture, tourism, and education sectors. Additionally, they reviewed regional and global developments impacting both countries.
A highlight of the meeting was witnessing the signing of a high-speed electric rail link agreement connecting Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Furthermore, both sides signed a Memorandum of Understanding between Invest Qatar and the Saudi Ministry of Investment. This MoU promotes innovative solutions for direct investment. They also signed a food security MoU between Qatar’s Ministry of Municipality and Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Food Security.
The Coordination Council meeting included senior ministers from both countries. From Qatar, the delegation included ministers of foreign affairs, interior, finance, culture, sports, commerce, and transport. Saudi Arabia’s representatives included ministers of energy, foreign affairs, culture, finance, commerce, investment, and media, among others.
Earlier, Qatar and Saudi leaders held a bilateral meeting discussing various shared interests. Following the council meeting, the Saudi Crown Prince hosted a luncheon for the Amir and the delegation.
These agreements and meetings reinforce the Qatar-Saudi strategic partnership, highlighting their commitment to sustainable regional growth. Analysts note that the projects will enhance trade, investment, and infrastructure between the countries. With ongoing cooperation, both nations are positioned for long-term regional influence and development.
The eighth Coordination Council meeting demonstrated strong unity and mutual goals. The Qatar-Saudi strategic partnership continues to grow, promising stability and prosperity for both nations.
